Recall
Freightliner Conventional Fld-120 — 89V227000
NHTSA ID
89V227000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Conventional Fld-120
Years Affected
1988
Recall Date
1989-12-18
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
18,331
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD MAY BEND IF IT IS ADJUSTED TO NEAR ITS MINIMUM LENGTH.
Consequence
IF ROD IS BENT, FULL BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURE WOULD NOTBE ACHIEVED OR LOSS OF BRAKES WOULD RESULT IF PUSH ROD FRACTURES. IN EITHER CASETHE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPAIR TO PREVENT BENDING OR FRACTURE OF BRAKE PEDAL PUSH RODS.
Affected Vehicles
Freightliner Conventional Fld-120
Model Years: 1988