Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #87V020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 87V020000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 3,250 affected units, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE:FUSIBLE, component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.

Corrective Action

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

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 87V020000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1987-02-19T00:00:00

Subject: Electrical system:battery:cable:fusible

Component: Electrical System

Potentially Affected Units: 3,250

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yip4-mxm5~4ypx

NHTSA ID: 87V020000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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