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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.

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.