1996 OSHKOSH MT45 RECALL - #96V246000
RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL
THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 OSHKOSH MT45 |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1995 - 11/1/1996 |
| Recalled on |
12/19/1996 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/2/1997 |
| # Affected |
3,667 |
| Recalled for |
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL |
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| Description |
THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS. |
| Consequences |
IF THIS OCCURS, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CYLINDER. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION AND HYDRAULIC BRAKES. OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION WILL BE COMPLETED BY JANURY 17, 1997.NOTE: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 1-503-735-8000.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1996 OSHKOSH MT45 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
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