Auto Recalls for Consumers

1996 OSHKOSH MT45 Recall - Campaign #96V246000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1996 OSHKOSH MT45 RECALL - #96V246000

RECALL FOR PARKING BRAKE : CONVENTIONAL

THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS.

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Vehicle 1996 OSHKOSH MT45
Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Manufactured between 9/1/1995 - 11/1/1996
Recalled on 12/19/1996
Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owners Notified on 5/2/1997
# Affected 3,667
Recalled for PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL
Description THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD CAN SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS.
Consequences IF THIS OCCURS, THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action 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.
See also 1996 OSHKOSH MT45 Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, LEVER AND LINKAGE, COLUMN SHIFT
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