Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V020000 Reported February 19, 1987

Electrical system:battery:cable:fusible

Q: What is recall 87V020000?

NHTSA recall 87V020000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on February 19, 1987. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:cable:fusible. The recall affects approximately 3,250 vehicles , with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Freightliner Llc · Electrical System · 3,250 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87V020000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Freightliner Llc

Component

Electrical System

Vehicles Affected

3,250

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 19, 1987

Defect Summary

Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.

Safety Consequence

Short circuit could result in trucks catching fire.

Corrective Action

Replace existing picture frame type battery retainer with an i frame retainer and install convoluted tubing over positive battery cable.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference recall ID 87V020000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 87V020000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 87V020000?

NHTSA recall 87V020000 was issued by Freightliner Llc on February 19, 1987. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:cable:fusible. The recall affects approximately 3,250 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Freightliner Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V020000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.