Freightliner 1991–1992 Parking Brake recall
Recalled January 12, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93V004000 · Freightliner
Hazard
RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT OPERATOR INTENT CANCAUSE VEHICLE ROLLAWAY AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE.
Units
54 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE.
Product
Freightliner FLC106
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →