OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
93V004000
Parking Brake:conventional:mechanical:linkage And Cable
Reported Jan 12, 1993 · FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Summary
THE METAL SHEATHING OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CAN SEPARATE ALLOWING THE INNER LOAD BEARING CABLE TO PULL THROUGH THE HOUSING, RELAXING CABLE TENSION AND RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE.
Consequence
RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT OPERATOR INTENT CANCAUSE VEHICLE ROLLAWAY AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS AND MECHANICALPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS.
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