NHTSA Recall 02V108001: Linkage and cable (parking brake)

FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION reported this safety recall to NHTSA on April 10, 2002, covering an estimated 548 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Freightliner Business Class.

548

vehicles potentially affected

models affected

NHTSA campaign	02V108001
Manufacturer campaign	FL-395
Component	PARKING BRAKE › CONVENTIONAL › MECHANICAL › LINKAGE AND CABLE
Report received	April 10, 2002
Initiated by	Manufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety risk

Improper engagement of the parking brake could result in the vehicle rolling away without prior warning possibly resulting in personal injury or death.

Remedy

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 1-800-547-0712.

Notes

Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by recall 02V108001

Make and model	Model years
Freightliner Business Class	1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002
Sterling Acterra	1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.