FREIGHTLINER MT-45 1995: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : MT-45 | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1995-09-01 - 1996-11-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V246000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-05-02 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-12-09 | Date Added to Database: 1996-12-19 |
| Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 3667 | ||
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Summary:
THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CYLINDER. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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. |
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