Recall 86V118000: 1983–1986 Freightliner Conventional

Report received

Aug 26, 1986

Manufacturer

Freightliner corp.

Potentially affected

6,800vehicles

Model years

1983–1986

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. Vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear. Consequence of defect: if the parts wear thin the possibility exists that the handhold might give way under the weight of a driver. This could result in personal injury.

Remedy

Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. Also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 1983 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints
• 1984 Freightliner Conventional1 complaints
• 1985 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints
• 1986 Freightliner Conventional1 complaints