Freightliner 1988–1989 Service Brakes, Hydraulic recall
Recalled December 18, 1989 · NHTSA recall 89V227000 · Freightliner
Hazard
IF ROD IS BENT, FULL BRAKE APPLICATION PRESSURE WOULD NOTBE ACHIEVED OR LOSS OF BRAKES WOULD RESULT IF PUSH ROD FRACTURES. IN EITHER CASETHE FAILURE COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPAIR TO PREVENT BENDING OR FRACTURE OF BRAKE PEDAL PUSH RODS.
Units
18,331 units
Description
THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD MAY BEND IF IT IS ADJUSTED TO NEAR ITS MINIMUM LENGTH.
What to do
REPAIR TO PREVENT BENDING OR FRACTURE OF BRAKE PEDAL PUSH RODS.
Product
Freightliner CONVENTIONAL FLD-120
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →