Freightliner 1985–1987 Electrical System recall
Recalled February 19, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V020000 · Freightliner
Hazard
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN TRUCKS CATCHING FIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE EXISTING PICTURE FRAME TYPE BATTERY RETAINER WITH AN I FRAME RETAINER AND INSTALL CONVOLUTED TUBING OVER POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE.
Units
3,250 units
Description
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP.
What to do
REPLACE EXISTING PICTURE FRAME TYPE BATTERY RETAINER WITH AN I FRAME RETAINER AND INSTALL CONVOLUTED TUBING OVER POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE.
Product
Freightliner CONVENTIONAL
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →