Structure: bodyRecall 86V-118 · Freightliner vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 86V-118 covers 6,800 Freightliner vehicles for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on August 26, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V118000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
REPLACE THE END BRACKETS WITH A MODIFIED DESIGN UTILIZING A RUBBER ISOLATER. ALSO, ADD A PLASTIC SLEEVE TO THE CENTER BRACKET FOR ISOLATION.
SYSTEM: STRUCTURE/HANDHOLD. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH COE AND LONG CONVENTIAL TRACTORS EQUIPPED WITHVERTICAL BAR HANDHOLD.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1983 to July 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.