1985 Freightliner Conventional: recalls and complaints
NHTSA lists 7 recall campaigns for the 1985 Freightliner Conventional. The newest campaign is 88V160000. NHTSA received the report on 11 Oct 1988. The NHTSA record gives the component Steering / Linkages. NHTSA has no complaint on file for this model year.
The NHTSA recall file shows no do-not-drive advisory and no park-outside advisory on these campaigns.
This page cannot show if a recall applies to one vehicle. The NHTSA VIN lookup shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle.
Remedy of the newest campaign, 88V160000, in the NHTSA record
Install a nonadjustable 1500 PSI power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 PSI and adjust axle stops.
Complaint information entered into NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation vehicle owner's complaint database is used with other data sources to identify safety issues that warrant investigation and to determine if a safety-related defect trend exists.
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Recall campaigns
7 campaigns, newest first. 10,543 units in total.
- 88V160000Steering / Linkages
- 87V192000Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
- 87V147000Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
- 87V020000Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- 86V137000Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
- 86V118000Structure / Body
- 86V106000Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
88V160000Received . 92 units.
Steering / Linkages
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install a nonadjustable 1500 PSI power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 PSI and adjust axle stops.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
87V192000Received . 180 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Anchorage
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Fastener that connects the harness belt d ring to the b pillar may not be long enough to provide full thread engagement with the anchorage weld nut.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Seat belts could fail and not adequately protect theoccupant.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace mounting hardware with hex shoulder bolt and .55 inch spacer.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
87V147000Received . 41 units.
Service Brakes, Air / Drum / Chamber
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Incorrect size air brake actuator chambers were installed on the drive axles.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
This could result in increased stopping distance.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace drive axle brake chambers with correct size chambers.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
87V020000Received . 3,250 units.
Electrical System / 12v/24v/48v Battery / Cables
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.
- Consequence, in the NHTSA record
Short circuit could result in trucks catching fire.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace existing picture frame type battery retainer with an i frame retainer and install convoluted tubing over positive battery cable.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
86V137000Received . 102 units.
Seat Belts / Front / Retractor
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Seat belts can loosen as the truck is driven. Consequence of defect: driver and passenger would not be properly restrained in event of a sudden stop or crash.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace the non locking retractor seat belts with automatic locking retractor seat belts.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
86V118000Received . 6,800 units.
Structure / Body
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
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.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. Also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
86V106000Received . 78 units.
Steering / Steering Wheel/Handle Bar
- Defect, in the NHTSA record
Steering column mounting bolts may be absent, leaving only the knee pad to hold the steering wheel and column in place. Consequence of defect: under certain driving conditions, knee pad attaching bolts may not be sufficient, allowing the steering column and wheel to come loose while the truck is being driven. This could result in loss of control and an accident.
- Remedy, in the NHTSA record
Install clamps and bolts, if missing, or check existing bolts for tightness.
Report filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP.. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: .
The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.
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Complaints by component
The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.
Investigations
The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.
Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.
Other model years
The number under each year is the number of recall campaigns.
Official channels
- NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
- NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
- NHTSA page of the 1985 Freightliner ConventionalThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.
Cite this page
Recall Register. 1985 Freightliner Conventional: recalls and complaints. https://recallregister.com/vehicle/freightliner/conventional/1985/. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation, recall, complaint and investigation files. Data through .
Sources
- Source
- NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- Recall file through
- 29 Sep 2026
- Complaint file through
- 15 May 2019
- First complaint in the file
- 1 Jan 1995
- Manufacturer in the recall file
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
The NHTSA record is the authority. A complaint count is the number of different complaint numbers for the make, the model and the model year. How the register is made. Report an error.
Questions
- How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 1985 Freightliner Conventional?
- 10,543 units in 7 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.
- How many recall campaigns does the Freightliner Conventional have for all model years?
- NHTSA lists 16 recall campaigns for the Freightliner Conventional, model years 1975 to 2008. 7 of them name the 1985 model year.
- Is an NHTSA investigation of the 1985 Freightliner Conventional open?
- The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.