Recall 87V020000: 1985–1987 Freightliner Conventional

Report received

Feb 19, 1987

Manufacturer

Freightliner corp.

Potentially affected

3,250vehicles

Model years

1985–1987

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

Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.

Possible consequence

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.

Affected model years

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

• 1985 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints
• 1986 Freightliner Conventional1 complaints
• 1987 Freightliner Conventional0 complaints