Athey Products Corp. | NHTSA Recall #00V357001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 00V357001 by Athey Products Corp.. Includes 127 affected units, ATHEY/BRAKE PEDAL LINKAGE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 00V357001
Manufacturer: Athey Products Corp.
Report Received Date: 2000-12-20T00:00:00
Subject: Athey/brake pedal linkage
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Potentially Affected Units: 127

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks. the brake pedal push rod that activates the service brakes could fracture.
Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-x39a-2ihb.ureg
NHTSA ID: 00V357001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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