Recall
Freightliner Flc106 — 93V004000
NHTSA ID
93V004000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Flc106
Years Affected
1991
Recall Date
1993-01-12
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL:LINKAGE AND CABLE
Units Affected
54
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT OPERATOR INTENT CANCAUSE VEHICLE ROLLAWAY AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE.