Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical

NHTSA recall 95V094000 · announced May 9, 1995 · filed by Freightliner Corporation · 3,050 units affected

The problem

THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH OVER CENTER TO ASSURE THAT IT REMAINS IN THE PROPER POSITION ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED.

The risk

IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE, IT COULD UNINTENTIONALLY ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.

Notes

SYSTEM: EMERGENCY PARKING BRAKE; MECHANICAL; LEVER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, PLEASE CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-503-735-8000. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1991 Freightliner Fl-60
• 1992 Freightliner Fl-60
• 1993 Freightliner Fl-60
• 1994 Freightliner Fl-60
• 1995 Freightliner Fl-60
• 1991 Freightliner Fl-70
• 1992 Freightliner Fl-70
• 1993 Freightliner Fl-70
• 1994 Freightliner Fl-70
• 1995 Freightliner Fl-70
• 1991 Freightliner Mb-60
• 1992 Freightliner Mb-60
• 1993 Freightliner Mb-60
• 1994 Freightliner Mb-60
• 1995 Freightliner Mb-60
• 1991 Freightliner Mb-70
• 1992 Freightliner Mb-70
• 1993 Freightliner Mb-70
• 1994 Freightliner Mb-70
• 1995 Freightliner Mb-70

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.