Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1988 |
Build Dates : 19880401 - 19881001 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 88V168000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19881209 | Date Received by ODI: 19881024 | Date Added to Database: 19881101 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 4513 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PIVOT TUBE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED. |
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Consequence:
BRAKE PEDALS COULD DETACH FROM THE PIVOT TUBE WHILE TRUCKIS IN OPERATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REINSTALL BRAKE PEDAL CLAMP FASTENERS WITH LOCTITE AND TORQUE PROPERLY. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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