Freightliner 1986–1987 Structure recall
Recalled June 15, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V091000 · Freightliner
Hazard
CAB MAY DROP TO ITS LOWERED POSITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE 1 1/2 IN. DIAMETER TILT CYLINDERS ON ALL 104 IN. CABS WITH 2 IN. DIAMETER CYLINDERS.
Units
680 units
Description
BUCKLING OF THE TILT CYLINDERS MAY OCCUR WHILE LOWERING THE VEHICLES CAB DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF THE CAB TILT SYSTEM.
What to do
REPLACE THE 1 1/2 IN. DIAMETER TILT CYLINDERS ON ALL 104 IN. CABS WITH 2 IN. DIAMETER CYLINDERS.
Product
Freightliner COE
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →