The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16E019000·Announced 2016-03-09

Orscheln Recalls Parking Brake Cable Connector Clips for Potential Failure

Orscheln is recalling specific parking brake cable connector clips that may fail, potentially causing the vehicle to roll and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (parking brake failure) that increases the risk of injury or a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Orscheln Products L.L.C. is recalling certain Cable Connector Clips (Part No. 82100600) that are incorporated into various Orscheln cable assemblies. These parts were manufactured between January 19, 2015, and September 30, 2015. The recall affects 6,414 units.

The metal connecting clip that connects the parking brake cable linkage may fail. If this occurs, the parking brake may release unintentionally, causing the vehicle to roll and increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

Orscheln will notify its customers and replace the parking brake cable connector clip with properly heat-treated cable clips free of charge. The recall began on March 25, 2016. Owners may contact Orscheln customer service at 1-660-269-4900 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
PARKING BRAKE recall
Manufacturer
Orscheln Products L.L.C.
Category
Vehicle — Parking Brake Component
Hazard
Affected units
6,414

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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