FREIGHTLINER FL60 1993: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FL60 | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 1991-05-01 - 1995-02-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 95V094000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1995-09-14 | Date Received by ODI: 1995-05-09 | Date Added to Database: 1995-05-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3050 | ||
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Summary:
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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Consequence:
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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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