Freightliner Conventional 1987
Model Conventional made in 1987 by Freightliner got 1 investigation as well as 4 recalls. The car had one investigation (electrical system). There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and seat belts.
Model 1987
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V020000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 05/01/1985 to 03/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 3250 | 09/30/1987 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/19/1987 | 03/02/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Short circuit could result in trucks catching fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V192000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1985 to 09/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 180 | 04/07/1988 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 12/18/1987 | 01/07/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Fastener that connects the harness belt d ring to the b pillar may not be long enough to provide full thread engagement with the anchorage weld nut. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Seat belts could fail and not adequately protect theoccupant. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace mounting hardware with hex shoulder bolt and .55 inch spacer. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: seat beltsvehicle description: conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 87V147000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 10/01/1985 to 06/01/1987 | V (Vehicle) | 41 | 11/11/1987 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 09/15/1987 | 09/21/1987 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Incorrect size air brake actuator chambers were installed on the drive axles. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in increased stopping distance. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Replace drive axle brake chambers with correct size chambers. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: air brake actuator chambers.vehicle description: heavy duty conventional trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V160000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 02/01/1984 to 09/01/1988 | V (Vehicle) | 92 | 01/30/1989 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 10/11/1988 | 10/18/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: steering.vehicle description: long conventional and hcoe trucks equipped with eatonefa12f4 front axle and ross hfb70 steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
Investigations
| NHTSA ID | Manufacturer | Date open | Date close | Subject | Recall campaign | |
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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY - CABLES | ||||||
| PE90074 | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 04/10/1990 | 08/07/1990 | BATTERY CABLE SHORTS | ||
| There is no summary currently available | ||||||