Freightliner Coe 1978

Model Coe made in 1978 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1978

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
89V124000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 12/01/1978 to 07/01/1989V (Vehicle)24101/31/1990MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/24/198908/02/1989
Defect SummaryThe steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
Consequence SummarySteering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.
Corrective SummaryReplace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
NotesSystem:steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.
STEERING - WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
80V095000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 01/01/1976 to 01/01/1979V (Vehicle)3100201/12/1981MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC07/23/198008/08/1980
Defect SummaryOn involved vehicles, the connection between the steering control shaft and the input shaft on the steering gear box may be defective. the yoke on the shaft may loosen, allowing the splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft to wear. continued operation may result in wear and eventual rotational slippage of the joint.
Consequence Summary
Corrective SummaryThe yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.
NotesVehicle description: trucks equipped with manual ross gear serrated steeringshafts and spicer lower steering column yokes.system: steering; shaft and column yoke.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland, possibly, an accident.