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Recall campaign89V227000

Recall 89V227000: 1988–1989 Freightliner Conventional

Service brakes, hydraulic › Pedals and linkages
Report received
Dec 18, 1989
Manufacturer
Freightliner corp.
Potentially affected
18,331vehicles
Model years
1988–1989

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The brake pedal push rod may bend if it is adjusted to near its minimum length.

Possible consequence

If rod is bent, full brake application pressure would notbe achieved or loss of brakes would result if push rod fractures. In either casethe failure could cause an accident.

Remedy

Repair to prevent bending or fracture of brake pedal push rods.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.