| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : ARGOSY | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19980901 - 19991207 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V352000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20000915 | Date Received by ODI: 19991214 | Date Added to Database: 20000110 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: FL-247 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 1800 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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 | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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