Mechanical: linkage and cableRecall 93V-004 · 1991–1992 Freightliner FLC106
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall 93V-004 covers 54 1991–1992 Freightliner FLC106 for a mechanical: linkage and cable problem, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 1993.
Source: NHTSA recall 93V004000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT OPERATOR INTENT CANCAUSE VEHICLE ROLLAWAY AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE.
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS AND MECHANICALPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1991 to February 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.