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NHTSA recall 87V020000

Electrical system › 12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Freightliner Conventional

Reported Feb 19, 19873,250 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built May 1, 1985 – Mar 1, 1987

The defect

Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.

The risk

Short circuit could result in trucks catching fire.

The remedy

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

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Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner Conventional

Notes

System: electrical.vehicle description: flc 112, conventional heavy-duty trucks.

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