Freightliner Conventional FLD-120 Recall 89V227: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

NHTSA campaign 89V227, reported December 18, 1989, 18,331 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 89V227FREIGHTLINER CORP.

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Problem: THE BRAKE PEDAL PUSH ROD MAY BEND IF IT IS ADJUSTED TO NEAR ITS MINIMUM LENGTH.
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.
Remedy: REPAIR TO PREVENT BENDING OR FRACTURE OF BRAKE PEDAL PUSH RODS.
Notes: SYSTEM: BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCK.

Freightliner Conventional FLD-120	1988 1989