Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #02V108001

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02V108001 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 548 affected units, FREIGHTLINER/PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY, component: PARKING BRAKE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02V108001
Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc
Report Received Date: 2002-04-10T00:00:00
Subject: Freightliner/parking brake assembly
Component: Parking Brake
Potentially Affected Units: 548

Details

MFR Campaign Number: FL-395
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: On certain trucks equipped with meritor brand 12" x 4" dcm drum parking brake, the bolts used to attach the parking brake assembly to the flange yoke are too large and can interfere with the proper engagement of the braking system and possibly disengage.
Consequence Summary: Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the attaching bolts with the correct size bolts free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during october 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-3j2d.h4m8-bbxa
NHTSA ID: 02V108001
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
Updated Meta: N/A
Meta: { }
Recall Link: