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1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 Recall - Campaign #95V094000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 RECALL - #95V094000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL : MECHANICAL

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.

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Vehicle 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 5/1/1991 - 2/1/1995
Recalled on 5/19/1995
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 9/14/1995
# Affected 3,050
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Description 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.
Consequences 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.
Corrective action 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.
See also 1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE

1991 FREIGHTLINER FL-60 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
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