NHTSA Campaign 95V094000
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Issued by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION · Reported May 9, 1995 · 3,050 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1991 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1992 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1993 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1994 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1995 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1991 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1992 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1993 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1994 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-70 | 1995 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1991 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1992 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1993 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1994 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-60 | 1995 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1991 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1992 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1993 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1994 | 3,050 |
| FREIGHTLINER | MB-70 | 1995 | 3,050 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V094000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.