Safety Recall NHTSA · 00V230002 Reported September 5, 2000

Freightliner/electronic accelerator pedal

Q: What is recall 00V230002?

NHTSA recall 00V230002 was issued by Freightliner Llc on September 5, 2000. It addresses: Freightliner/electronic accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 5,032 vehicles , with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Freightliner Llc · Vehicle Speed Control · 5,032 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

00V230002

Manufacturer Campaign

FL-271

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Vehicle Speed Control

Vehicles Affected

5,032

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

September 5, 2000

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: chassis built with caterpillar engines and equipped with felsted electronic accelerator pedals. the return springs can break on the accelerator pedals that are equipped with stainless steel or electroplated music wire return springs.

Safety Consequence

This condition could cause the pedal to go to full throttle if both return springs break, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Replacement accelerator pedals equipped with return springs manufactured of music wire with one additional coil on each spring and with an organic coating, eliminating electroplating will be installed.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 00V230002 or campaign FL-271.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 00V230002

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 00V230002?

NHTSA recall 00V230002 was issued by Freightliner Llc on September 5, 2000. It addresses: Freightliner/electronic accelerator pedal. The recall affects approximately 5,032 vehicles, with the defect involving the Vehicle Speed Control component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00V230002 or the manufacturer campaign number FL-271. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.