1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall - Campaign #02V108001

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1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS RECALL - #02V108001

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : MECHANICAL : LINKAGE AND CABLE

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR BRAND 12" X 4" DCM DRUM PARKING BRAKE, THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE FLANGE YOKE ARE TOO LARGE AND CAN INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY DISENGAGE.

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Vehicle 1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Manufactured between 6/1/1994 - 1/31/2002 Recalled on 4/15/2002 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 548 Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE Description ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR BRAND 12" X 4" DCM DRUM PARKING BRAKE, THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE FLANGE YOKE ARE TOO LARGE AND CAN INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY DISENGAGE. Consequences IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH. Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHING BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT SIZE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FREIGHTLINER AT 1-800-547-0712. Notes ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). See also 1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN 1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, ANTILOCK 1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS 1997 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL