The problem
The parking brake cylinder rod can separate from the socket that it is threaded into due to defective threads.
The risk
If this occurs, the parking brake will release increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
The fix
Dealers will remove and replace the park brake cylinder.
Contacts
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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Oshkosh dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 96V246000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.