Recall 02V-108
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recalled the 1994 to 2002 Sterling Acterra: Parking brake (conventional, mechanical, linkage and cable).
At a glance
- Campaign number
- 02V-108
- Reported
- April 10, 2002
- Vehicles affected
- 548 estimated by the manufacturer
Source: NHTSA recall records
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.
The risk
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
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-[removed].
Notes from the manufacturer
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-[removed]).
Affected vehicles
- Sterling Acterra 1994 to 2002