FREIGHTLINER UNSPECIFIED 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 1998-09-01 - 1999-12-07 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 99V352000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2000-09-15 | Date Received by ODI: 1999-12-14 | Date Added to Database: 2000-01-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-247 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1800 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. |
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Consequence:
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN WITH A LONGER PIN THAT PREVENTS MIS-INSTALLATION OF THE RETAINING HITCH PIN. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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'. |
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