The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·24E022000·Announced 2024-03-08

Orscheln Recalls Parking Brake Levers Due to Latch Failure Risk

Orscheln is recalling specific parking brake levers because the secondary latch may fail, allowing the brake to release unexpectedly and causing the vehicle to roll away.

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 risk-of-harm product (vehicle roll-away) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Orscheln Products L.L.C. is recalling certain parking brake levers, including part numbers 23039400, 23039401, 23039402, 1334100, 23028901, and 01331401. The recall involves a defect where the secondary latch may fail to catch, which allows the parking brake to be released without the driver pressing the release button.

This defect poses a safety risk because an unexpectedly released parking brake may result in the vehicle rolling away, increasing the likelihood of a crash or injury. The source text does not specify the total number of affected vehicles or the specific vehicle models involved.

Dealers will inspect the secondary latch and rework it as necessary at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed on April 18, 2024. Owners can contact Orscheln customer service at 1-660-269-4900 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 for more information.

The recalled product

Product
PARKING BRAKE recall
Manufacturer
Orscheln Products L.L.C.
Category
Vehicle — Parking Brake
Hazard
Affected units
14,762

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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