NHTSA Recall 87V020000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Electrical System. Reported 1987-02-19. An estimated 3,250 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP.
Risk
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN TRUCKS CATCHING FIRE.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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