9999 KPPS 77025-501 Recall

Campaign:

09E064000 on 12/07/2009

Component:

Service brakes, hydraulic:pedals and linkages

Affected:

12,974

Defect:

Kongsberg power product systems i, inc (kpps) is recalling certain adjustable brake pedal assemblies, p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, installed as original equipment for use on various heavy duty trucks. some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.

Consequence:

If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. either condition could result in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Each vehicle manufacturer will file a defect report and remedy plan for their vehicles which included these adjustable brake pedal assemblies as original equipment. kpps is working with the vehicle manufactures to identify vehicles that may contain the defect. the affected vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began december 9, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or kpps at 1-610-454-9955.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .

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