Vehicle recall 88V168000 · October 24, 1988

1988 Freightliner Conventional

Fasteners that retain the brake pedal to the pivot tube may not have been properly torqued.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Fasteners that retain the brake pedal to the pivot tube may not have been properly torqued.
Consequence: Brake pedals could detach from the pivot tube while truckis in operation which could result in an accident.
Remedy: Reinstall brake pedal clamp fasteners with loctite and torque properly.
Notes: System: brake pedal assembly.vehicle description: long conventional trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 88V168000
Reported to NHTSA: October 24, 1988
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: December 9, 1988
Vehicles potentially affected: 4,513
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages

Recall 88V168000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Conventional (1988): 1988

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