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1985 Freightliner Conventional Electrical problems

No owner has filed a complaint about the 1985 Freightliner Conventional's electrical system with NHTSA. Dead batteries, warning lights, wiring, alternators, infotainment and electronic module failures.

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Recalls
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
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Electrical recalls for the 1985 Freightliner Conventional

Electrical system: cables

87V0200003,250 vehicles affected

The problem
Under certain conditions, an electrical short circuit can develop.
The risk
Short circuit could result in trucks catching fire.
The fix
Replace existing picture frame type battery retainer with an I frame retainer and install convoluted tubing over positive battery cable.

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