Make : OSHKOSH | Model : MT45 | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19950901 - 19961101 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 96V246000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970502 | Date Received by ODI: 19961209 | Date Added to Database: 19961219 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3667 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CYLINDER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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