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Oshkosh MT45 Recall 96V246: Parking Brake:Conventional

NHTSA campaign 96V246, reported December 9, 1996, 3,667 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V246FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Component
PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Problem
THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS.
Risk
IF THIS OCCURS, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARK BRAKE CYLINDER.
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.

Affected vehicles

Oshkosh MT4519951996