Safety Recall NHTSA · 93V004000 Reported January 12, 1993

Emergency parking brake:mechanical:linkages and ca

Freightliner Llc · Parking Brake · 54 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
93V004000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Component
Parking Brake
Vehicles Affected
54
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
January 12, 1993

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.

Safety Consequence

Releasing the parking brake without operator intent cancause vehicle rollaway and result in a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action

Replace the parking brake cable.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 93V004000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 93V004000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 93V004000?

NHTSA recall 93V004000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on January 12, 1993. It addresses: Emergency parking brake:mechanical:linkages and ca. The recall affects approximately 54 vehicles, with the defect involving the Parking Brake component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 93V004000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.