NHTSA Recall 87V091000
Filed by FREIGHTLINER LLC. Component: Structure. Reported 1987-06-15. An estimated 680 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
BUCKLING OF THE TILT CYLINDERS MAY OCCUR WHILE LOWERING THE VEHICLES CAB DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF THE CAB TILT SYSTEM.
Risk
CAB MAY DROP TO ITS LOWERED POSITION.
What the manufacturer will do
REPLACE THE 1 1/2 IN. DIAMETER TILT CYLINDERS ON ALL 104 IN. CABS WITH 2 IN. DIAMETER CYLINDERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: CAB TILT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 104 IN. CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS.
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