FREIGHTLINER LLC: Safety Recalls in 1987

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 7 safety recalls made by FREIGHTLINER LLC in 1987. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 18, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:RESTRAINT:BELT ANCHOR AND ATTACHM

FASTENER THAT CONNECTS THE HARNESS BELT D RING TO THE B PILLAR MAY NOT BE LONG ENOUGH TO PROVIDE FULL THREAD ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ANCHORAGE WELD NUT.

NHTSA ID: 87V192000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 180

Consequence Summary:

SEAT BELTS COULD FAIL AND NOT ADEQUATELY PROTECT THEOCCUPANT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE MOUNTING HARDWARE WITH HEX SHOULDER BOLT AND .55 INCH SPACER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 15, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:AIR:DRUM AND SHOE SYSTEMS:CHAMBER:BRAKE

INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES.

NHTSA ID: 87V147000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 41

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CORRECT SIZE CHAMBERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 10, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:SEAT AND SHOULDER BELTS AND BELT

FASTENERS USED TO ASSEMBLE THE D RING ANCHORAGE FOR THE SHOULDER HARNESS MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO MEET SPECIFIED LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.

NHTSA ID: 87V102000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 16

Consequence Summary:

TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE MONOBOLT FASTENERS WITH HIGH CLAMP 1/4 IN BLIND RIVETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 15, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:BODY:TILT CAB (8/82)

BUCKLING OF THE TILT CYLINDERS MAY OCCUR WHILE LOWERING THE VEHICLES CAB DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF THE CAB TILT SYSTEM.

NHTSA ID: 87V091000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 680

Consequence Summary:

CAB MAY DROP TO ITS LOWERED POSITION.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE 1 1/2 IN. DIAMETER TILT CYLINDERS ON ALL 104 IN. CABS WITH 2 IN. DIAMETER CYLINDERS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 13, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

INTERIOR SYSTEMS:ACTIVE RESTRAINTS:BELT RETRACTORS

SEAT BELT MOUNTING BRACKET STRENGTH MAY BE BELOW REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 209 AND COULD CRACK.

NHTSA ID: 87V032000

Component: SEAT BELTS

# of Units Affected: 71

Consequence Summary:

SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT; ALSO,VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE 3 POINT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BOLT 601-B BRACKETS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 19, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:TANDEM AXLE:REAR:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:H

WELDS JOINING THE AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET TO THE REAR DRIVE AXLE MAY BE DEFECTIVE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT COVERAGE AND/OR PENETRATION.

NHTSA ID: 87V019000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 83

Consequence Summary:

WELDS COULD FAIL, RESULTING IN REAR AXLE SEPARATING FROMTHE SUSPENSION.

Corrective Action:

REMOVE EXISTING WELDS AND REWELD BY A CERTIFIED WELDER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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February 19, 1987

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE:FUSIBLE

UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, AN ELECTRICAL SHORT CIRCUIT CAN DEVELOP.

NHTSA ID: 87V020000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 3,250

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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