NHTSAGeneral Alert
Orscheln Products L.L.C. - Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly
Published: March 8, 2024Recall ID: 24E022000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury.
Product Description & Identification
Orscheln Products L.L.C. (Orscheln) is recalling certain park brake levers part numbers, 23039400; 23039401; 23039402; 1334100; 23028901; and 01331401. The secondary latch may fail to catch, allowing the parking brake to be released without pressing the release button.
Affected Products
Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Parking Brake May Release Unexpectedly |
| Nhtsa id | 24E022000 |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=24E022000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Equipment |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Orscheln Products L.L.C. |
| Defect summary | Orscheln Products L.L.C. (Orscheln) is recalling certain park brake levers part numbers, 23039400; 23039401; 23039402; 1334100; 23028901; and 01331401. The secondary latch may fail to catch, allowing the parking brake to be released without pressing the release button. |
| Corrective action | Dealers will inspect secondary latch and, rework as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2024. Owners may contact Orscheln customer service at 1-660-269-4900. |
| Consequence summary | A parking brake that is released unexpectedly may result in a vehicle roll away, increasing the risk of a crash or injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially affected | 14762 |
| Report received date | 2024-03-08T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |