Recall 97V052000: 1995–1997 Freightliner FL-70

Report received

Apr 8, 1997

Manufacturer

Freightliner corporation

Potentially affected

5,997vehicles

Model years

1995–1997

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.

Possible consequence

The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1995 Freightliner FL-701 complaints
• 1996 Freightliner FL-702 complaints
• 1997 Freightliner FL-703 complaints