FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1986: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V020000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | CONVENTIONAL | 1986 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1987-09-30 | 1987-02-19 | 1987-03-02 |
Production Dates: 1985-05-01 - 1987-03-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3250
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP.
Consequence
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.
