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  NHTSA Recall 08V031000

NHTSA Campaign Id 08V031000; Date: Jan. 28, 2008

This could result in a gradual loss in braking performance leading to a possible vehicle crash without prior warning.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2008 Freightliner Classic Xl 2008 Freightliner Fld Classic 2008 Freightliner Fld Sd

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

Manufactured by: Daimler Trucks North America

Affected Units:: 141

icon3 Recall Summary:

On certain trucks, the jam nuts on the brake pushrod between the pedal and the brake valve may not have been tightened. These nuts secure the adjustment of the brake pedal pushrod.

icon2 How to Fix:

Dealers will inspect and correct the brake pedal pushrod assembly. The recall began on February 19, 2008. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Dtna recall no. Fl-522. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 19, 2008

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.



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