Freightliner MB-60, MB-70, MB-80, MT and 2 more (1992-1997): Power train
Recall 97V090002 · Sep 2, 1997 · Freightliner Corporation
1,993
vehicles affected
1,993
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 97V090002
- Date
- Sep 2, 1997
- Maker
- Freightliner Corporation
- Units affected
- 1,993
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Automatic transmission > Lever and linkage > Column shift
- Model years
- 1992-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MEDIUM AND HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH ALLISON 500 SERIES TRANSMISSION AND A BENDIX 9X3 POWER APPLY PARK BRAKE SYSTEM. THE CAM LEVER OF THE POWERED APPLY BRAKE CAN MOVE FORWARD, BECAUSE A HOLE IN THE TRANSMISSION MOUNTING BOSS WAS DRILLED TOO DEEP.
What can happen
THIS CAN ALLOW THE CAM LEVER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. THE OPERATOR WOULD HAVE NO WARNING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT APPLIED ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SHIMS IN THE DRILLED AREA OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK BRAKE PIVOT PIN HOLE.
Vehicles covered
6 models, 22 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | MB-60 | 1996-1997 |
| Freightliner | MB-70 | 1996-1997 |
| Freightliner | MB-80 | 1996-1997 |
| Freightliner | MT | 1992-1997 |
| Freightliner | VB | 1992-1995 |
| Freightliner | XB | 1992-1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 97V090002?
6 models: Freightliner MB-60 (1996-1997), Freightliner MB-70 (1996-1997), Freightliner MB-80 (1996-1997) and 3 more, about 1,993 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 97V090002?
DEALERS WILL INSTALL SHIMS IN THE DRILLED AREA OF THE AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION PARK BRAKE PIVOT PIN HOLE.
What can happen?
THIS CAN ALLOW THE CAM LEVER TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE PARKING BRAKE SHOES. THE OPERATOR WOULD HAVE NO WARNING THAT THE PARKING BRAKE WAS NOT APPLIED ALLOWING THE VEHICLE TO MOVE UNEXPECTEDLY.
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.