Freightliner Coe 1980

Model Coe made in 1980 by Freightliner got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningsteering, structure.

Coe year 1980

Recalls

Model 1980

Recalls

Campaign	Manufacturer	Manufacturing date	Type	# of units affected	Date Owner notified Mfg	Recall Initiated by	Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products	Report Recieved Date	Record Creation Date
STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
81V001000	FREIGHTLINER CORP.	from 07/01/1980 to 12/01/1980	V (Vehicle)	104	07/22/1981	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	12/02/1981	02/12/1981
Defect Summary	An air brake hose fitting beneath the floor of the subject vehicles may rub against the rotating steering drive shaft, eventually causing the shaft to fracture. this condition could exist if a mechanic failed to orient the threaded 90 degree elbow fitting in the proper direction, or if the steering column was positioned incorrectly. also, an improperly assembled bearing plate was installed on the steering drive shaft. this could cause the slip shaft to bottom out, resulting in damage to the steering yoke connection or to the internal parts of the gear box.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	The deck bearing plate will be replaced, a sleeve spacer will be added to the steering shaft under the floor and two parts will be added to the steering column attachment. this will be done without charge to the owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: heavy trucks, cab-over-engine models equipped with anintegral power steering system.system: steering; steering column shaft.consequences of defect: either defect may result in loss of steering control,without warning, and a vehicle accident.
89V124000	FREIGHTLINER CORP.	from 12/01/1978 to 07/01/1989	V (Vehicle)	241	01/31/1990	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	07/24/1989	08/02/1989
Defect Summary	The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
Consequence Summary	Steering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.
Corrective Summary	Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
Notes	System:steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.
STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION
84V161000	FREIGHTLINER CORP.	from 07/01/1980 to 01/01/1984	V (Vehicle)	10938	12/26/1984	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	12/13/1984	01/07/1985
Defect Summary	Some drag link parts can separate from the assembly which connects steering gear pitman arm to the front axle steering arm.
Consequence Summary
Corrective Summary	Immediate replacement of defective drag links with an improved version, without cost to the owner.
Notes	Vehicle description: trucks; cab-over-engine, equipped with power steeringsystem.system: steering; drag link assembly.consequences of defect: this separation may occur without prior warning and mayresult in loss of steering control and possible vehicle crash.
STRUCTURE - BODY
89V090000	FREIGHTLINER CORP.	from 05/01/1979 to 07/01/1987	V (Vehicle)	3219	08/31/1989	MFR	FREIGHTLINER LLC	06/05/1989	07/22/1989
Defect Summary	Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.
Consequence Summary	Failure of grabhandle during use could result inpersonal injury.
Corrective Summary	Replace grabhandle and its fastener with improved grabhandle; also, install gasket between the handle and air starter reservoir.
Notes	System:grabhandle.vehicle description:high cab over engine truck tractors with grabhandleattached to a vertical air starter reservoir.