Recall 97V-090: 1996–1997 Freightliner MB-60, 1996–1997 Freightliner MB-70 and 4 more
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Sep 2, 1997, covering about 1,993 vehicles.
The problem
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.
The risk
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
Dealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.
Notes
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin september 29,1997. 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 1-800-547-0712, 7 a.m. To 3:30 p.m., pacific time. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Power Train › Automatic Transmission › Lever and Linkage › Column Shift |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V090002 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner MB-60 | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Freightliner MB-70 | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Freightliner MB-80 | 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Freightliner MT | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Freightliner VB | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995 | All years |
| Freightliner XB | 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-090?
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.
How is recall 97V-090 fixed?
Dealers will install shims in the drilled area of the automatic transmission park brake pivot pin hole.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.