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Recall 87V147000 scope

Affected units
41
Vehicles identified
3
Makes involved
1
Model years
3

Recall 87V147000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER • reported Sep 15, 1987 • • 41 units affected

Remedy pending

View official record on NHTSA.gov · federal source of truth

Campaign
87V147000
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Make
FREIGHTLINER
Model Years
1985–1987
Affected Units
41
Country
US
Data As Of
Apr 5, 2026

What this recall is about, in plain English

INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES. THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE. REPLACE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CORRECT SIZE CHAMBERS.

Synthesized from the NHTSA defect summary, consequence, and remedy fields shown below.

How serious is this recall vs others?

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Affected Scale
Bottom 0% in scale
41 vehicles — among 6 recalls covering 1985–1987 FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL.
Component Frequency
Service Brakes, Air cited in 1.5% of recent recalls
46 of 3,009 NHTSA recalls in the last 36 months named a Service Brakes, Air-class component.
Manufacturer Density
No other recent recalls
this manufacturer has issued 0 distinct recall campaigns in the last 24 months across all of its product lines.

Risk Summary (Consequence)

THIS COULD RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE.

Defect Summary

INCORRECT SIZE AIR BRAKE ACTUATOR CHAMBERS WERE INSTALLED ON THE DRIVE AXLES.

Remedy

REPLACE DRIVE AXLE BRAKE CHAMBERS WITH CORRECT SIZE CHAMBERS.

Key Dates

Report Date
Sep 15, 1987
Owner Notification
Unknown
Remedy Available
Unknown

Affected Vehicles

3 vehicles under this recall

Make Model Year
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1987
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1986
FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1985

Official Sources & Documents

Links to NHTSA.gov and Part 573 recall reports when available — hosted by NHTSA, not TruckCodex

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Recalls Affecting the Same Makes

Campaigns touching FREIGHTLINER from other manufacturers (last 3 years)

Campaign Component Units
26V066000 STEERING 280
25V760000 SUSPENSION 18,783
25V603000 STEERING 343
25V601000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 402
25V504000 STEERING 176
25V440000 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER 4
25V295000 SERVICE BRAKES, AIR 68
25V187000 EXTERIOR LIGHTING 1,968
25V046000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 810
24V924000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING 139

Related NHTSA Investigations

Investigations opened by ODI covering the same manufacturer or make (FREIGHTLINER) in the last 3 years

Investigation Component
PE24032 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

How to Act on This Recall

How to verify your vehicle is affected

  1. Find your VIN. Locate your 17-character Vehicle Identification Number on the lower-left corner of your windshield, on the driver's-door jamb sticker, or on your vehicle registration. The VIN is the only reliable way to confirm whether a specific vehicle falls under a recall — make/model/year alone is not enough.
  2. Check your VIN on this site. Enter the VIN at /vin/ to see every open recall tied to your specific vehicle, including 87V147000. Our lookup pulls directly from the NHTSA recall database and refreshes daily.
  3. Cross-reference with the official NHTSA recall search. For a second source of truth, run the same VIN through https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls. If both this site and NHTSA show the same campaign as open for your VIN, it applies — schedule the repair.
  4. Contact your dealer if affected. Bring the campaign number, your VIN, and your registration to an authorized dealer for the make. The dealer performs the remedy at no cost. If you've already paid for a related repair, bring the receipt — the manufacturer is required to reimburse pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect.

Frequently asked questions about recall 87V147000

What does this recall mean for me as a vehicle owner? ▾
Recall 87V147000 means the manufacturer has identified a defect or noncompliance that may affect your vehicle. Repair work is performed at no cost to you under 49 U.S.C. § 30120. You don't have to do anything until you receive an owner notification letter, but you can act sooner if you want — bring this campaign number to your dealer.
Is this recall under remedy yet? ▾
Not yet — as of the last NHTSA refresh on this page, no remedy date is on file. Affected owners should monitor their mail for the manufacturer's notification letter and contact a dealer in the meantime.
How do I find out if my specific VIN is affected? ▾
Run your VIN through our VIN check tool to see all open recalls tied to your specific vehicle, including this one. NHTSA also offers an official lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Both pull from the same federal source.
Who pays for the recall remedy? ▾
The manufacturer pays. Federal law requires the manufacturer to repair, replace, or refund the affected vehicle or component at no cost to the owner — including parts, labor, and reasonable diagnostic time. If a dealer tries to charge you for a recall remedy, contact the manufacturer's customer line first, then NHTSA at 1-888-327-4236.
What if I've already had repair work done that addresses this issue? ▾
Save the receipt. Federal law requires the manufacturer to reimburse you for pre-recall repairs that addressed the same defect, subject to the reimbursement window the manufacturer publishes in its notification letter (typically the first refund period covers repairs going back to the earliest awareness date). Submit the receipt directly to the manufacturer with your VIN and the campaign number.
How do I check the recall status by VIN? ▾
Use our VIN lookup tool — it returns every open recall, including completion status when the manufacturer reports it. The result also links back to each campaign's detail page.
What if this recall isn't fixed and I sell the vehicle? ▾
You're not legally required to complete a recall before selling a used vehicle, but most state titling agencies and many dealers will run a VIN check during the sale. Disclose the open recall to the buyer in writing — undisclosed safety recalls are a common basis for post-sale fraud claims.
Where can I see all recalls for FREIGHTLINER CONVENTIONAL 1985? ▾
Browse all FREIGHTLINER recalls on this site, or visit the manufacturer's page to filter by year and component.

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