Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 02V-108 · Freightliner and Sterling vehicles

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 02V-108 covers 548 Freightliner and Sterling vehicles for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2002.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected5482 models

ReportedApr 10, 2002Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 02V108001 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR BRAND 12" X 4" DCM DRUM PARKING BRAKE, THE BOLTS USED TO ATTACH THE PARKING BRAKE ASSEMBLY TO THE FLANGE YOKE ARE TOO LARGE AND CAN INTERFERE WITH THE PROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE BRAKING SYSTEM AND POSSIBLY DISENGAGE.

The risk

IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ATTACHING BOLTS WITH THE CORRECT SIZE BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING OCTOBER 2002. 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 1-800-547-0712.

ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Business Class1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Sterling Acterra1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Built from June 1, 1994 to January 31, 2002. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.