Freightliner, Dodge 2007 Parking Brake recall
Recalled December 22, 2008 · NHTSA recall 08V687000 · Freightliner
Hazard
IF THIS OCCURRED, THE PARKING BRAKE FUNCTION MAY BE LOST. THIS COULD ALLOW THE VEHICLE TO MOVE INADVERTENTLY AND CAUSE A CRASH WITHOUT WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-843-695-5000.
Units
6 units
Description
SPRINTER WILL RECALL 6 MY 2007 DODGE 3500 AND FREIGHTLINER 3500 VEHICLES. THE THREADED BUSH OF THE BRAKE ADJUSTMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE MAY BREAK. THE THREADED BUSH TOGETHER WITH THE ADJUSTMENT SCREW MAY DETACH FROM ITS BRACKET.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE ADJUSTMENT. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MARCH 27, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPRINTER AT 1-843-695-5000.
Product
Freightliner SPRINTER 3500
Manufacturer(s)
SPRINTER ENGINEERING & COMPLIANCE SUPPOR · DAIMLERCHRYSLER MANUFACTURING INTL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →