Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesRecall 93V-020 · 1992 Freightliner FLC112
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 93V-020 covers 200 1992 Freightliner FLC112 for a service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on February 9, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE IS ATTACHED TO THE SERVICE BRAKE VALVE PUSHROD WITH A CLEVIS PIN. THE TWO COTTER PINS THAT RETAIN THE CLEVIS PIN MAY NOT HAVE BEEN INSTALLED DURING ASSEMBLY.
The risk
IF THE COTTER PINS WERE NOT INSTALLED, THE CLEVIS PIN MAYFALL OUT DURING BRAKE USE, CAUSING THE BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE TO SEPARATE FROM THESERVICE BRAKE PUSHROD, RESULTING IN LOSS OF BRAKES AND A POSSIBLE VEHICLEACCIDENT.
The fix
INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL COTTER PINS TO THE CLEVIS PIN IF THEY ARE MISSING.
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY 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 July 1, 1992 to November 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.