Freightliner · Canada · High
Freightliner MT45 Chassis: Brakes
Affects Freightliner MT45 Chassis · 1995–1996 — about 19 vehicles.
The hazard
THE PARKING BRAKE CYLINDER ROD MAY SEPARATE FROM THE SOCKET THAT IT IS THREADED INTO DUE TO DEFECTIVE THREADS. IF THIS OCCURS THE PARKING BRAKE WILL RELEASE. CORRECTION: PARK BRAKE CYLINDER WILL BE REPLACED.
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