1996 OSHKOSH MT45 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

96V246000 on 12/18/1996

Component:

Parking brake:conventional

Manufactured:

08/31/1995 - 10/31/1996

Affected:

3,667

Defect:

The parking brake cylinder rod can separate from the socket that it is threaded into due to defective threads.

Consequence:

If this occurs, the parking brake will release increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Correction:

Dealers will remove and replace the park brake cylinder.

Notes:

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.

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Campaign:

97V052000 on 04/16/1997

Component:

Power train:automatic transmission:lever and linkage:column shift

Manufactured:

08/21/1995 - 03/30/1997

Affected:

5,997

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 6, 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 1-503-735-8662.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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