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Freightliner Conventional Recall 87V020: Electrical System:12V/24V/48V Battery:Cables

NHTSA campaign 87V020, reported February 19, 1987, 3,250 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 87V020FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Problem
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP.
Risk
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN TRUCKS CATCHING FIRE.
Remedy
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner Conventional198519861987