Freightliner Recall 87V020000: Electrical System, 12v/24v/48v Battery, Cables
NHTSA recall 87V020000 · announced February 19, 1987 · filed by Freightliner Corp. · 3,250 units affected
The problem
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP.
The risk
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN TRUCKS CATCHING FIRE.
What to do
REPLACE EXISTING PICTURE FRAME TYPE BATTERY RETAINER WITH AN I FRAME RETAINER AND INSTALL CONVOLUTED TUBING OVER POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLC 112, CONVENTIONAL HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.