Recall
Freightliner Conventional — 87V020000
NHTSA ID
87V020000
Make
Freightliner
Model
Conventional
Years Affected
1987
Recall Date
1987-02-19
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
3,250
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP.
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.