Freightliner FLC: Brakes

Affects Freightliner FLC · 1991–1992 — about 3 vehicles.

The hazard

NOTE: VEHICLES LOCATED IN ONTARIO (2) AND B.C. (1) AND EQUIPPED WITH MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS (HYDRAULIC BRAKES). THE METAL SHEATHING OF PARKING BRAKE CABLES MANUFACTURED BY RICHLAND PRODUCTS CAN SEPARATE, ALLOWING THE INNER LOAD BEARING CABLE TO PULL THROUGH THE HOUSING, THUS RELAXING CABLE TENSION AND RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE. THIS COULD RESULT IN VEHICLE ROLL-AWAY AND A POSSIBLE CRASH. CORRECTION: PARKING BRAKE CABLE WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational