Service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkagesRecall 99V-352 · 1998–1999 Freightliner Argosy
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 99V-352 covers 1,800 1998–1999 Freightliner Argosy for a service brakes, air: controls, pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V352000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
The risk
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN WITH A LONGER PIN THAT PREVENTS MIS-INSTALLATION OF THE RETAINING HITCH PIN.
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO. FL-247.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 15, 2000.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 September 1, 1998 to December 7, 1999. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.