Recalls for 1995 Athey Sweeper
1 total recalls found.
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Posted on: 2001-03-15Description
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. The brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
Consequence
This could result in a loss of braking control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owner notification was mailed in phases. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236)