Defect summary
THE METAL SHEATHING OF THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE CAN SEPARATE ALLOWING THE INNER LOAD BEARING CABLE TO PULL THROUGH THE HOUSING, RELAXING CABLE TENSION AND RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE.
Consequence
RELEASING THE PARKING BRAKE WITHOUT OPERATOR INTENT CANCAUSE VEHICLE ROLLAWAY AND RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE PARKING BRAKE CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: PARKING BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS WITH HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS AND MECHANICALPARKING BRAKE SYSTEMS.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 93V004000. Text as published by NHTSA.