2008 Freightliner Classic XL & 2008 Freightliner FLD Classic + 1 more recall: brakes
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain trucks, the jam nuts on the brake pushrod between the pedal and the brake valve may not have been tightened. These nuts secure the adjustment of the brake pedal pushrod.
💥 The risk
This could result in a gradual loss in braking performance leading to a possible vehicle crash without prior warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and correct the brake pedal pushrod assembly. The recall began on february 19, 2008. Owners may contact dtna at 1-800-547-0712.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 08V031000
- Manufacturer recall #
- FL-522
- Manufacturer
- DAIMLER TRUCKS NORTH AMERICA
- Vehicles affected
- 141
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
- Owner phone
- 1-800-547-0712
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Feb 19, 2008
- Built
- Jul 23, 2007 – Oct 15, 2007
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Dtna recall no. FL-522.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.