Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 88V-168 · 1988 Freightliner Conventional
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 88V-168 covers 4,513 1988 Freightliner Conventional for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on October 24, 1988.
Source: NHTSA recall 88V168000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
FASTENERS THAT RETAIN THE BRAKE PEDAL TO THE PIVOT TUBE MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY TORQUED.
The risk
BRAKE PEDALS COULD DETACH FROM THE PIVOT TUBE WHILE TRUCKIS IN OPERATION WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REINSTALL BRAKE PEDAL CLAMP FASTENERS WITH LOCTITE AND TORQUE PROPERLY.
SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1988 to October 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.