Freightliner FL-70; Oshkosh MT45 (1995-1997): Power train
Recall 97V052000 · Apr 8, 1997 · Freightliner Corporation
5,997
vehicles affected
5,997
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V052000
- Date
- Apr 8, 1997
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 5,997
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Lever and linkage > Column shift
- Model years
- 1995-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 6 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | FL-70 | 1995-1997 |
| Oshkosh | MT45 | 1995-1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V052000?
2 models: Freightliner FL-70 (1995-1997), Oshkosh MT45 (1995-1997), about 5,997 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V052000?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A SPACER PLATE IN THE SHIFTER AND INSPECT FOR THE PRESENCE OF AN "E" CLIP THAT DETAINS THE DETENT PIN.
What can happen?
THE VEHICLE CAN MOVE AFTER BEING PLACED IN PARK INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
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.