1994-2002 Freightliner Business Class and Sterling Acterra recall: linkage and cable

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on April 10, 2002. It covers about 548 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 548
reported: Apr 10, 2002
related complaints: 3

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical: linkage and cable

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy: 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 number 02V108001

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Business Class 1994-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002
Sterling Acterra 1994-2002 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about brakes problems.

Questions about recall 02V108001

Is there a recall on the 1994-2002 Freightliner Business Class and Sterling Acterra linkage and cable?

Yes. Recall 02V108001, reported on April 10, 2002, covers about 548 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V108001?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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