Freightliner MB70, FL70 +2 more: Brakes

Affects Freightliner MB70, FL70, MB60, FL60 · 1991–1995 — about 935 vehicles.

The hazard

DEFECT: THE MECHANICAL PARKING BRAKE LEVER MAY NOT TRAVEL FAR ENOUGH OVER CENTER TO ASSURE THAT IT REMAINS IN THE APPLIED POSITION. IF THE VEHICLE WAS JARRED THE BRAKE LEVER COULD RELEASE, RESULTING IN A POSSIBLE ROLLAWAY. CORRECTION: REMOVE AND REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE LEVER WITH A BRAKE LEVER THAT HAS 10 DEGREES OVER CENTER TRAVEL AND REQUIRES A 25 LB. EFFORT TO RELEASE.

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