NHTSA Recall 88V168000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1988-10-24. An estimated 4,513 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PIVOT TUBE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
Risk
BRAKE PEDALS COULD DETACH FROM THE PIVOT TUBE WHILE TRUCKIS IN OPERATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
REINSTALL BRAKE PEDAL CLAMP FASTENERS WITH LOCTITE AND TORQUE PROPERLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
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