Defect Description For Recall
The Metal Sheathing Of The Parking Brake Cable Can Separate Allowing The Inner Load Bearing Cable To Pull Through The Housing, Relaxing Cable Tension And Releasing The Parking Brake.
Make Of Vehicle
FREIGHTLINER
Model Of Vehicle
FLC106
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
93V004000
Component Description
Parking Brake:Conventional:Mechanical:Linkage And Cable
Effect Of Defect
Releasing The Parking Brake Without Operator Intent Cancause Vehicle Rollaway And Result In A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Replace The Parking Brake Cable.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Freightliner Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19910901
End Of Manufacture
19920201
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
54
Date Owners Notified
19930215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Freightliner Llc
Date Report Received
19930112