FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V352000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | ARGOSY | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-09-15 | 1999-12-14 | 2000-01-10 |
Production Dates: 1998-09-01 - 1999-12-07
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-247
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1800
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN WITH A LONGER PIN THAT PREVENTS MIS-INSTALLATION OF THE RETAINING HITCH PIN.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-247.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
