NHTSA recall 87V020000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 87V020000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Reported | 1987-02-19 |
| Owners notified | 1987-09-30 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES |
| Units potentially affected | 3250 |
What is wrong
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP.
What can happen
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN TRUCKS CATCHING FIRE.
The remedy
REPLACE EXISTING PICTURE FRAME TYPE BATTERY RETAINER WITH AN I FRAME RETAINER AND INSTALL CONVOLUTED TUBING OVER POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FLC 112, CONVENTIONAL HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS.
| 1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL | Built 1985-05-01 to 1987-03-01. |
|---|---|
| 1986 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL | Built 1985-05-01 to 1987-03-01. |
| 1987 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL | Built 1985-05-01 to 1987-03-01. |
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