Freightliner Business Class; Sterling Acterra (1994-2002): Parking brake
Recall 02V108001 · Apr 10, 2002 · Freightliner Corporation
548
vehicles affected
548
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 02V108001
- Date
- Apr 10, 2002
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 548
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Parking brake > Conventional > Mechanical > Linkage and cable
- Model years
- 1994-2002
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 18 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Business Class | 1994-2002 |
| Sterling | Acterra | 1994-2002 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 02V108001?
2 models: Freightliner Business Class (1994-2002), Sterling Acterra (1994-2002), about 548 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 02V108001?
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.
What can happen?
IMPROPER ENGAGEMENT OF THE PARKING BRAKE COULD RESULT IN THE VEHICLE ROLLING AWAY WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING POSSIBLY RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.