Recall campaign · NHTSA 90V128000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

SAAB CARS USA, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1990-07-23.

Recall campaignNHTSA 90V128000

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Component: Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer: SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Vehicles affected: 223
Reported to NHTSA: 1990-07-23
Owners notified: 1990-08-01

Defect description

RETAINING CLIP FOR LINK BOLT THAT CONNECTS THE BRAKE/CLUTCH PEDAL TO THE PUSHROD MAY LOOSEN AND FALL OFF.

Safety risk

BOLT MAY FALL OFF ASSEMBLY, LEADING TO LOSS OF CONTROL OFSERVICE BRAKES WITH NO WARNING, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

INSTALL NEW DESIGN LINK BOLT AND SPLIT PIN TO PREVENT CLIP FROM LOOSENING.

Notes

SYSTEM: HYDRAULIC BRAKE PEDAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 3 models.

Model	Years on record
SCANIA 113	1989 1988
SCANIA PRT 4X2	1989 1988
SCANIA PRT 6X4	1989 1988

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.