1993 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1993 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
1993 FREIGHTLINER MB-70 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
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