1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY RECALL - #99V352000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : CONTROLS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1998 - 12/7/1999 |
| Recalled on |
1/10/2000 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/15/2000 |
| # Affected |
1,800 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:CONTROLS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS. THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN RETAINERS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. |
| Consequences |
THE BRAKE PEDAL COULD MOVE INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL PIVOT PIN WITH A LONGER PIN THAT PREVENTS MIS-INSTALLATION OF THE RETAINING HITCH PIN. |
| Notes |
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). |
| See also |
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for EQUIPMENT, ELECTRICAL
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK
1998 FREIGHTLINER ARGOSY Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, HUB
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