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Freightliner FLC-112 Recall 93V020: Service Brakes, Air:Controls, Pedals And Linkages

NHTSA campaign 93V020, reported February 9, 1993, 200 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 93V020FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS, PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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.
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.
Remedy
INSPECT THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY AND INSTALL COTTER PINS TO THE CLEVIS PIN IF THEY ARE MISSING.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FLC-1121992