1991-1995 Freightliner FL-60, Freightliner FL-70 and others recall: mechanical

Freightliner Corporation reported this safety recall on May 9, 1995. It covers about 3,050 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,050
reported: May 9, 1995
owners notified: Sep 14, 1995
related complaints: 1

Parking brake: conventional: mechanical

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 95V094000

Affected vehicles

Freightliner FL-60 1991-1995 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Freightliner FL-70 1991-1995 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Freightliner MB-60 1991-1995 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
Freightliner MB-70 1991-1995 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about brakes problems.

1992 Freightliner FL-60 1993 Freightliner FL-60 1994 Freightliner FL-60 1995 Freightliner FL-60 1992 Freightliner FL-70 1993 Freightliner FL-70 1994 Freightliner FL-70 1995 Freightliner FL-70 1992 Freightliner MB-60 1993 Freightliner MB-60 1994 Freightliner MB-60 1995 Freightliner MB-60

Questions about recall 95V094000

Is there a recall on the 1991-1995 Freightliner FL-60, Freightliner FL-70 and others mechanical?

Yes. Recall 95V094000, reported on May 9, 1995, covers about 3,050 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 95V094000?

Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.

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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