Recall
Freightliner Fld — 04V591000
NHTSA ID
04V591000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Fld
Years Affected
2004
Recall Date
2004-12-15
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Units Affected
250
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
FL-437
Summary
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD WAS NOT TIGHTENED PROPERLY DURING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
LOOSE BRAKE PEDAL PUSHROD JAM NUTS COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH MAY OCCUR.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE PEDAL PUSHROD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 11, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712.