Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Heavy Duty Trucks. The Brake Pedal Push Rod That Activates The Service Brakes Could Fracture.
Make Of Vehicle
ATHEY
Model Of Vehicle
SWEEPER
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
00V357001
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages
Effect Of Defect
This Could Result In A Loss Of Braking Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Brake Pedal Push Rod. Freightliner Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Dual Steering Vehicle Owners Were Notified Beginning November 6, 2000. Owners Of ConstruCTIon, Refuse, Fire, And Rescue/Emergency Vehicles Were Notified November 7, 2000; And All Others Were Notified December 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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Athey Products Corp.
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
127
Date Owners Notified
20001106
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Athey Products Corp.
Date Report Received
20001220