NHTSA recall 99V352000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 99V352000 |
| Manufacturer's number | FL-247 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1999-12-14 |
| Owners notified | 2000-09-15 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES |
| Units potentially affected | 1800 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
What can happen
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN WITH A LONGER PIN THAT PREVENTS MIS-INSTALLATION OF THE RETAINING HITCH PIN.
Notes
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-247.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY | Built 1998-09-01 to 1999-12-07. |
|---|---|
| 1999 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY | Built 1998-09-01 to 1999-12-07. |
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