Recall
Freightliner Argosy — 99V352000
NHTSA ID
99V352000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Argosy
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1999-12-14
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
1,800
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-247
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Consequence
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN WITH A LONGER PIN THAT PREVENTS MIS-INSTALLATION OF THE RETAINING HITCH PIN.