NHTSA Recall 88V168000

NHTSA Campaign Id 88V168000; Date: Oct. 24, 1988

Brake pedals could detach from the pivot tube while truckis in operation which could result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Freightliner Conventional

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.

Affected Units:: 4,513

Recall Summary:

Fasteners that retain the brake pedal to the pivot tube may not have been properly torqued.

How to Fix:

Reinstall brake pedal clamp fasteners with loctite and torque properly.

Recall Notes:

System: brake pedal assembly. Vehicle description: long conventional trucks.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 9, 1988

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.