1997 OSHKOSH MT45 Recall
- 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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