Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : FL-70 | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19950822 - 19970331 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 97V052000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19970603 | Date Received by ODI: 19970408 | Date Added to Database: 19970417 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:LEVER AND LINKAGE:COLUMN SHIFT | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 5997 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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