NHTSA Recall 96V246000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V246000; Date: Dec. 9, 1996
If this occurs, the parking brake will release increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Oshkosh MT45; 1996 Oshkosh MT45
Component: Parking Brake:conventional
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corporation
Affected Units:: 3,667
Recall Summary:
The parking brake cylinder rod can separate from the socket that it is threaded into due to defective threads.
How to Fix:
Dealers will remove and replace the park brake cylinder.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description:chassis equipped with automatic transmission and hydraulic brakes. Owner notification:owner notification will be completed by janury 17, 1997. Note: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 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 2, 1997
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