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Vehicle recall 86V011000 · January 28, 1986

1984-1985 Freightliner Freightliner

The center bracket, one of the three used to hold the grab handle in place, contains a rivet which may not be properly align.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The center bracket, one of the three used to hold the grab handle in place, contains a rivet which may not be properly align. This allows a small gap to exist between the rivet head and the bracket. Consequence of defect: a ring on a finger could be caught in the gap and result in personal injury to a person getting out or into the cab.
Remedy
Remove the rivet on each center bracket.
Notes
System: grab handle for cab entry and exits.vehicle description: c.o.e. And long nose conventional trucks.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
86V011000
Reported to NHTSA
January 28, 1986
Filed by
FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification
March 7, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected
25,000
Initiated by
the manufacturer
Components
Structure › Body
Recall 86V011000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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