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1994 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall - Campaign #02V108001

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1994 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.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1994 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 1994 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN

1994 FREIGHTLINER BUSINESS CLASS Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, CONTROLS
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