FREIGHTLINER FL-60 1991: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V094000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | FL-60 | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-09-14 | 1995-05-09 | 1995-05-19 |
Production Dates: 1991-05-01 - 1995-02-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3050
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.
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.
