Vehicle recall 86V118000 · August 26, 1986
Freightliner C.O.E. and Conventional
The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. Vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear. Consequence of defect: if the parts wear thin the possibility exists that the handhold might give way under the weight of a driver. This could result in personal injury.
- Remedy
- Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. Also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.
- Notes
- System: structure/handhold. Vehicle description: high coe and long convential tractors equipped withvertical bar handhold.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 86V118000
- Reported to NHTSA
- August 26, 1986
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- November 6, 1986
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,800
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner C.O.E. (1983-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
- Freightliner Conventional (1983-1986): 1986, 1985, 1984, 1983
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