Freightliner Coe 1982
Model Coe made in 1982 by Freightliner got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and steering.
Model 1982
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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL - AIR CONDITIONER | ||||||||||||||||
| 88V138000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1981 to 11/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 19898 | 10/19/1988 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/16/1988 | 08/22/1988 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This could result in low air flow across the resistornetwork and high amperage, allowing the air duct to reach elevated temperatureswith the possibility of a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: heater/air conditioner blower motor.vehicle description: long conventional and high cab over engine trucks. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 83V014000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 01/01/1982 to 12/01/1982 | V (Vehicle) | 10 | 06/15/1983 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 02/23/1983 | 02/28/1983 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The left brake slack adjuster and the steering pitman arm may interfere with each other during a sharp right turn with the brakes applied. the interference may restrict the movement of the steering linkage or the air chamber push rod in the left front brake, depending on the circumstances. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | ||||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dealer will modify placement of the left hand brake air chamber at no cost to owner. the modification will be accomplished by installing new brake camshaft mounting brackets and backing plates on both left and right front brakes. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: heavy trucks.system: service brakes; front brake camshaft mounting brackets and backingplates.consequences of defect: with the brakes applied, steering action in a sharpright hand turn may be restricted. similarly, during a sharp right turn,braking action at the left front wheel may be reduced. the affected system willusually be the second action taken by the driver (either braking or turning).loss of vehicle control or an accident could result. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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| 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. | |||||||||||||||