1987 Freightliner FREIGHTLINER recalls

NHTSA lists 6 model-level recall records for this year, make, and model. These records may apply to your vehicle; confirm your specific VIN with NHTSA or the manufacturer.

Recall records

Wheels: Hubcap/cover09/18/198989V154000

NUTS THAT RETAIN THE WHEEL HUBS ON THE TANDEM DRIVE AXLES MAY NOT BE PROPERLY TORQUED ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE.

Consequence

WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE TRUCK IS IN SERVICE; THISCOULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

PROPERLY TORQUE LEFT SIDE DRIVE AXLE SPINDLE JAM NUTS ON BOTH FORWARD AND REAR DRIVE AXLES; REPLACE ANY LOOSE WHEEL HUB NUTS.

SYSTEM:WHEELS/HUB.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HEAVY-DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ROCKWELL TANDEM DRIVEAXLES AND OUTBOARD MOUNTED BRAKE DRUMS.

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Seat belts: Front08/26/198888V141000

SEAT BELT WEBBING MAY CHAFE AS THE SEAT SLIDES BACK AND FORTH.

Consequence

OVER TIME BELT COULD WEAR THROUGH RENDERING ITINEFFECTIVE.

Remedy

INSTALL A SPACER FOR ADDITIONAL CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE SEAT BELT AND SEAT FRAME. REPLACE CHAFED SEAT BELTS AS NECESSARY.

SYSTEM: DRIVERS SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LONG CONVENTIONAL 120 INCH AND HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS.

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Seat belts07/10/198787V102000

FASTENERS USED TO ASSEMBLE THE D RING ANCHORAGE FOR THE SHOULDER HARNESS MAY NOT PROVIDE SUFFICIENT STRENGTH TO MEET SPECIFIED LOAD REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 210.

Consequence

TRUCKS DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 210.

Remedy

REPLACE MONOBOLT FASTENERS WITH HIGH CLAMP 1/4 IN BLIND RIVETS.

SYSTEM: SEAT BELTS/FMVSS 210.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 120 FT LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH OPTIONALTYPE 2 SEAT BELT ASSEMBLIES.

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Seat belts: Front: Retractor03/13/198787V032000

SEAT BELT MOUNTING BRACKET STRENGTH MAY BE BELOW REQUIREMENT OF FMVSS 209 AND COULD CRACK.

Consequence

SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT; ALSO,VEHICLES DO NOT COMPLY WITH FMVSS 209.

Remedy

REPLACE 3 POINT SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BOLT 601-B BRACKETS.

SYSTEM: SEAT BELT RETRACTOR MOUNTING BRACKETS/FMVSS 209.VEHICLE DESCRIPTIO: CAB OVER ENGINE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS.

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Suspension: Rear: Springs: Leaf spring assembly: Hanger/bracket02/19/198787V019000

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.

SYSTEM: AXLE SUPPORT BRACKET WELDS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGH COE AND LONG CONVENTIONAL TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TANDEMDRIVE HENDRICKSON SUSPENSIONS AND EATON AXLES.

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Seat belts02/16/198989V020000

WHEN SEAT BELTS ARE NOT BEING WORN, ABRADING OF THE WEBBING MAY OCCUR AT THE D-RING.

Consequence

SEAT BELT MAY NOT PROPERLY RESTRAIN OCCUPANT IN CASEOF AN ACCIDENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN MORE SERIOUS INJURIES.

Remedy

REPLACE SEAT BELT WEBBING.

SYSTEM: SEAT BELT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 3 POINT SEAT BELTS ANDBOSTROM SMARTSEATS.

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