Recall
Freightliner Conventional — 88V168000
NHTSA ID
88V168000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1988-10-24
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
4,513
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.