Recall
Freightliner Mb-70 — 95V094000
NHTSA ID
95V094000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Mb-70
Years Affected
1992
Recall Date
1995-05-09
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:MECHANICAL
Units Affected
3,050
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH OVER CENTER TO ASSURE THAT IT REMAINS IN THE PROPER POSITION ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO ROLL AWAY WHILE PARKED.
Consequence
IF THE VEHICLE IS NOT PROPERLY PARKED WITH THE TRANSMISSION IN THE CORRECT POSITION, AND IF THE VEHICLE IS PARKED ON A GRADE, IT COULD UNINTENTIONALLY ROLL AWAY INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A LEVER THAT REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.