Vehicle recall 87V020000 · February 19, 1987

1985-1987 Freightliner Conventional

Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.

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

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.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 87V020000
Reported to NHTSA: February 19, 1987
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: September 30, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 3,250
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 87V020000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner Conventional (1985-1987): 1987, 1986, 1985

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