The issue
On certain trucks, the jam nuts on the brake pushrod between the pedal and the brake valve may not have been tightened during vehicle assembly. This could result in gradual loss in braking performance. Extended stopping distances may result in a vehicle crash causing injury or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and correct the brake pedal pushrod assembly.
Description (français)
Sur certains camions, les contre écrous situés sur la tige poussoir de frein entre la pédale et le clapet de frein pourraient ne pas avoir été serrés lors du montage du véhicule. Cela pourrait causer une perte graduelle de l'efficacité des freins. Une augmentation des distances de freinage pourrait causer un accident avec blessés ou pertes de vie. Correction : Les concessionnaires devront inspecter et corriger la tige poussoir de pédale de frein.
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Vehicles covered
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Freightliner Classic | 2008 |
| Freightliner Classic XL | 2008 |
| Freightliner FLD | 2008 |
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Classic | 2008 | 0 | 5 |
| Freightliner Classic XL | 2008 | 0 | 10 |
| Freightliner FLD | 2008 | 1 | 10 |