Vehicle recall 96V246000 · December 9, 1996

1995-1996 Oshkosh MT45

The parking brake cylinder rod can separate from the socket that it is threaded into due to defective threads.

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

Summary: The parking brake cylinder rod can separate from the socket that it is threaded into due to defective threads.
Consequence: If this occurs, the parking brake will release increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the park brake cylinder.
Notes: Vehicle description:chassis equipped with automatic transmission and hydraulic brakes. Owner notification:owner notification will be completed by janury 17, 1997.NOTE: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 1-503-735-8000.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V246000
Reported to NHTSA: December 9, 1996
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
Owner notification: May 2, 1997
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,667
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Conventional

Recall 96V246000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Oshkosh MT45 (1995-1996): 1996, 1995

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