Vehicle recall 97V052000 · April 8, 1997
Freightliner FL70 and Oshkosh MT45
Vehicle description: vans and trucks equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- 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.
- Notes
- Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin may 6, 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 1-503-735-8662.ALSO contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 97V052000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 8, 1997
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- June 3, 1997
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,997
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Automatic transmission › Lever and linkage › Column shift
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner FL70 (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
- Oshkosh MT45 (1995-1997): 1997, 1996, 1995
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