FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1988: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 88V168000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CONVENTIONAL | 1988 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-12-09 | 1988-10-24 | 1988-11-01 |
Production Dates: 1988-04-01 - 1988-10-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 4513
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PIVOT TUBE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
Consequence
BRAKE PEDALS COULD DETACH FROM THE PIVOT TUBE WHILE TRUCKIS IN OPERATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REINSTALL BRAKE PEDAL CLAMP FASTENERS WITH LOCTITE AND TORQUE PROPERLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
