OSHKOSH MT45 1995: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 96V246000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| OSHKOSH | MT45 | 1995 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1997-05-02 | 1996-12-09 | 1996-12-19 |
Production Dates: 1995-09-01 - 1996-11-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3667
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS.
IF THIS OCCURS, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CYLINDER.
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.
