2005 FCCC B2 RECALL - #06V085000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE
CERTAIN MY 2004-2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 SCHOOL BUSES AND THOMAS BUILT C2 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH AIR OR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH A ONE VALVE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM AND PARK BRAKE RELEASE INTERLOCK MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 17, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 20, 2006. AT HIGHER VEHICLE LOADS, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT FULLY APPLY.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 FCCC B2 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Manufactured between |
6/17/2004 - 2/20/2006 |
| Recalled on |
3/29/2006 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER LLC |
| Owners Notified on |
5/12/2006 |
| # Affected |
250 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE |
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| Description |
CERTAIN MY 2004-2006 FREIGHTLINER CUSTOM CHASSIS B2 SCHOOL BUSES AND THOMAS BUILT C2 SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH AIR OR HYDRAULIC BRAKES WITH A ONE VALVE PARK BRAKE SYSTEM AND PARK BRAKE RELEASE INTERLOCK MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JUNE 17, 2004, AND FEBRUARY 20, 2006. AT HIGHER VEHICLE LOADS, THE PARKING BRAKES MAY NOT FULLY APPLY. |
| Consequences |
A BUS MAY ROLL IF THE DRIVER RELEASES THE SERVICE BRAKES BEFORE THE PARKING BRAKES FULLY APPLY, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH OR INJURE PASSENGERS ENTERING OR LEAVING THE BUS. |
| Corrective action |
FREIGHTLINER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE PARK BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 12, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. |
| Notes |
FREIGHTLINER RECALL NO FL-472.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
| See also |
2005 FCCC B2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2005 FCCC B2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AXLE ASSEMBLY
2005 FCCC B2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS
2005 FCCC B2 Recall for EXTERIOR LIGHTING, BRAKE LIGHTS, SWITCH
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