| Make : CRANE | Model : LCF | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20021118 - 20021118 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V241000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20030515 | Date Received by ODI: 20030515 | Date Added to Database: 20030709 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: CRANE CARRIER COMPANY | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: CRANE CARRIER COMPANY | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 2 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS WESTPORT B GAS PLUS OR C GAS PLUS 6 CYLINDER ENGINES, THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION MAY NOT CORRECTLY DETECT A THROTTLE PLATE ACTUATOR FAILURE THAT COULD RESULT IN AN UNCOMMANDED OPEN THROTTLE CONDITION. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS EVENT OCCURS, THE VEHICLE OPERATOR WILL NOT HAVE CONTROL OF THE ENGINE SPEED WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
BOTH UNITS HAVE ALREADY HAD THE ELECTRONIC CONTROL MODULE CALIBRATION REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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