- The problem
- Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
- The risk
- A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
- The fix
- 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.
Vehicle safety record
1986 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 1986 Freightliner Conventional with NHTSA, most often about the transmission & drivetrain (1). It is covered by 6 recalls, the latest in October 1988 for the linkages. For comparison, the 1985 has 0 and the 1987 has 0.
NHTSA data checked
FFar more problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
#153 most complained-about 1986 vehicle
- Complaints
- 1
- Recalls
- 6
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Most common 1986 Freightliner Conventional problems
Share of all 1 complaints. One complaint can name more than one area. Tap an area for its complaints and recalls.
1986 Freightliner Conventional recalls 6
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- 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.
- The risk
- Seat belts could fail and not adequately protect theoccupant.
- The fix
- Replace mounting hardware with hex shoulder bolt and .55 Inch spacer.
- The problem
- Incorrect size air brake actuator chambers were installed on the drive axles.
- The risk
- This could result in increased stopping distance.
- The fix
- Replace drive axle brake chambers with correct size chambers.
- 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.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- Replace the non locking retractor seat belts with automatic locking retractor seat belts.
- 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.
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1 complaints about the 1986 Freightliner Conventional
Newest first, as filed with NHTSA by owners.
DRIVESHAFT FELL OFF CAUSING DAMAGE TO UNIT.
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional yearsQuestions about the 1986 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 1986 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 6 recalls for the 1986 Freightliner Conventional: linkages (October 1988); anchorage (December 1987); chamber (September 1987); cables (February 1987) and more. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
What are the most common problems with the 1986 Freightliner Conventional?
By the complaints owners filed with NHTSA, the most common problem areas are the transmission & drivetrain (1).
How many complaints has the 1986 Freightliner Conventional had?
1 complaints have been filed with NHTSA, the first on May 19, 1998 and the latest on May 19, 1998. Of these, 0 describe a crash and 0 a fire, and together they report 0 injuries and 0 deaths.
Is the 1986 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 15 out of 100 (grade F: far more problems than a typical Freightliner Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Conventional years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 1999 (11), 1995 (7). See every Freightliner Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 1986 Freightliner Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data