NHTSA recall 97V052000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 97V052000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
| Reported | 1997-04-08 |
| Owners notified | 1997-06-03 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT |
| Units potentially affected | 5997 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: VANS AND TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AN OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION SHIFT LEVER THAT INCLUDES A PARK BRAKE POSITION. THE TRANSMISSION SHIFTER/PARK BRAKE LEVER CAN BIND BEFORE FULLY ENGAGING IN THE PARK BRAKE POSITION CAUSING A FALSE PARK CONDITION.
What can happen
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN MAY 6, 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 1-503-735-8662.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
| 1995 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 | Built 1995-08-22 to 1997-03-31. |
|---|---|
| 1996 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 | Built 1995-08-22 to 1997-03-31. |
| 1997 FREIGHTLINER FL-70 | Built 1995-08-22 to 1997-03-31. |
| 1995 OSHKOSH MT45 | Built 1995-08-22 to 1997-03-31. |
| 1996 OSHKOSH MT45 | Built 1995-08-22 to 1997-03-31. |
| 1997 OSHKOSH MT45 | Built 1995-08-22 to 1997-03-31. |
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