NHTSA Recall 87V020000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V020000; Date: Feb. 19, 1987
Short circuit could result in trucks catching fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Freightliner Conventional; 1986 Freightliner Conventional; 1987 Freightliner Conventional
Component: Electrical System:battery:cables
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,250
Recall Summary:
Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.
How to Fix:
Replace existing picture frame type battery retainer with an I frame retainer and install convoluted tubing over positive battery cable.
Recall Notes:
System: electrical. Vehicle description: flc 112, conventional heavy-duty trucks.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 30, 1987
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