Vehicle recall 95V094000 · May 9, 1995

Freightliner FL60, FL70 and 2 more models

The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The parking brake lever may not travel far enough over center to assure that it remains in the proper position allowing the vehicle to roll away while parked.
Consequence: If the vehicle is not properly parked with the transmission in the correct position, and if the vehicle is parked on a grade, it could unintentionally roll away increasing the potential for an accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the parking brake lever with a lever that requires a 25 lb. Effort to release.
Notes: System: emergency parking brake; mechanical; lever.vehicle description: medium duty trucks equipped with mechanical parking brake.note: if your vehicle is presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy is not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact freightliner at 1-503-735-8000. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 95V094000
Reported to NHTSA: May 9, 1995
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owner notification: September 14, 1995
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,050
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Conventional › Mechanical

Recall 95V094000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner FL60 (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Freightliner FL70 (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Freightliner MB60 (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991
Freightliner MB70 (1991-1995): 1995, 1994, 1993, 1992, 1991

Has your Freightliner been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Freightliner dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.