Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : CONVENTIONAL | Year : 1986 |
Build Dates : 19850501 - 19870301 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V020000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19870930 | Date Received by ODI: 19870219 | Date Added to Database: 19870302 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3250 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP. |
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Consequence:
SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN TRUCKS CATCHING FIRE. |
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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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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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