Vehicle recall 87V091000 · June 15, 1987
1986-1987 Freightliner C.O.E.
Buckling of the tilt cylinders may occur while lowering the vehicles cab due to improper use of the cab tilt system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Buckling of the tilt cylinders may occur while lowering the vehicles cab due to improper use of the cab tilt system.
- Consequence
- Cab may drop to its lowered position.
- Remedy
- Replace the 1 1/2 in. Diameter tilt cylinders on all 104 in. Cabs with 2 in. Diameter cylinders.
- Notes
- System: cab tilt.vehicle description: 104 in. Cab over engine trucks.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 87V091000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 15, 1987
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- February 23, 1988
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 680
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
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. (1986-1987): 1987, 1986
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