NHTSA Recall 06V085000: Parking brake
FREIGHTLINER LLC reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 250 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the FCCC B2.
| NHTSA campaign | 06V085000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | FL-472 |
| Component | PARKING BRAKE |
| Report received | March 28, 2006 |
| Owner notification | May 12, 2006 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Certain my 2004-2006 freightliner custom chassis b2 school buses and thomas built c2 school buses built with air or hydraulic brakes with a one valve park brake system and park brake release interlock manufactured between june 17, 2004, and february 20, 2006. At higher vehicle loads, the parking brakes may not fully apply.
Safety risk
A bus may roll if the driver releases the service brakes before the parking brakes fully apply, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash or injure passengers entering or leaving the bus.
Remedy
Freightliner will notify owners and repair the park brake free of charge. The recall began on may 12, 2006. Owners may contact freightliner at 1-800-547-0712.
Notes
Freightliner recall no fl-472.customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 06V085000
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.