Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 89V-227 · 1988–1989 Freightliner Conventional FLD-120
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 89V-227 covers 18,331 1988–1989 Freightliner Conventional FLD-120 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 18, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V227000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD MAY BEND IF IT IS ADJUSTED TO NEAR ITS MINIMUM LENGTH.
The risk
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.
The fix
REPAIR TO PREVENT BENDING OR FRACTURE OF BRAKE PEDAL PUSH RODS.
SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCK.
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 January 1, 1988 to November 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.