1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL RECALL - #86V118000
RECALL FOR STRUCTURE : BODY
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL |
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| Manufacturer |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1983 - 7/1/1986 |
| Recalled on |
8/27/1986 |
| Influenced by |
FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/6/1986 |
| # Affected |
6,800 |
| Recalled for |
STRUCTURE:BODY |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
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. |
| See also |
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STEERING, STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, RETRACTOR
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, 12V/24V/48V BATTERY, CABLES
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, DRUM, CHAMBER
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
1985 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
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