Freightliner Coe 1981
Model Coe made in 1981 by Freightliner got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, steering and structure.
Model 1981
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 | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | ||||||||||||||||
| 85V076000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1981 to 05/01/1985 | V (Vehicle) | 354 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 06/11/1985 | 06/18/1985 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Cracks can develop in the oil filter mounting brackets near the bolts that attach the brackets to the frame side member. consequence of defect: if cracks progress to the point of failure, the filter assembly could fall out and possibly be struck by other vehicles creating a potential for an accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Brackets will be replaced with improved design brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: cab over engine trucks using custom installation of alarge bypass engine oil filter. system: oil filter mounting brackets. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION) | ||||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||