Orscheln Cable Connector Clip recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 9, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Orscheln Products L.L.C. recalls Orscheln Cable Connector Clip

Recall number

16E019000

Brand / firm

Orscheln

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 6,414 units

Why it was recalled

Unintentional release of the parking brake can cause the vehicle to roll, increasing the risk of injury or a crash.

What was recalled

Orscheln Products L.L.C. (Orscheln) is recalling certain Cable Connector Clips Part No. 82100600 which are incorporated into Orscheln cable assembly Part Nos. 15867200, 15867201, 15867202, 15867204, 15880700, 15880701, 15880702, 15883400, 15884000, 23034304, 23034305, 23034306, 23035801, 23035802, 23035803, 23037200, 23037201, 23037202, 1586704-P, and 15880700-P, manufactured January 19, 2015, to September 30, 2015. The metal connecting clip that connects the parking brake cable linkage may fail.

What to do

Orscheln will notify its customers and will 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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.