Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FL-60
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
95V094000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Remove And Replace The Parking Brake Lever With A Lever That Requires A 25 Lb. Effort To Release.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19910501
End Of Manufacture
19950201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
3050
Date Owners Notified
19950914
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19950509