Vehicle recall 87V019000 · February 19, 1987

1986-1987 Freightliner Freightliner

Welds joining the axle support bracket to the rear drive axle may be defective due to insufficient coverage and/or penetration.

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

Summary: Welds joining the axle support bracket to the rear drive axle may be defective due to insufficient coverage and/or penetration.
Consequence: Welds could fail, resulting in rear axle separating fromthe suspension.
Remedy: Remove existing welds and reweld by a certified welder.
Notes: System: axle support bracket welds.vehicle description: high coe and long conventional trucks equipped with tandemdrive hendrickson suspensions and eaton axles.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V019000
Reported to NHTSA: February 19, 1987
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: March 4, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 83
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket

Recall 87V019000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Freightliner (1986-1987): 1987, 1986

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