Recall campaign87V147000
Recall 87V147000: 1985–1987 Freightliner Conventional
Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber
- Report received
- Sep 15, 1987
- Manufacturer
- Freightliner corp.
- Potentially affected
- 41vehicles
- 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
Incorrect size air brake actuator chambers were installed on the drive axles.
Possible consequence
This could result in increased stopping distance.
Remedy
Replace drive axle brake chambers with correct size chambers.
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
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.