Recall 87V019000: 1986–1987 Freightliner Freightliner

Report received

Feb 19, 1987

Manufacturer

Freightliner corp.

Potentially affected

83vehicles

Model years

1986–1987

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

Welds joining the axle support bracket to the rear drive axle may be defective due to insufficient coverage and/or penetration.

Possible consequence

Welds could fail, resulting in rear axle separating fromthe suspension.

Remedy

Remove existing welds and reweld by a certified welder.

Affected model years

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

• 1986 Freightliner Freightliner0 complaints
• 1987 Freightliner Freightliner1 complaints