Freightliner Coe 1983
Model Coe made in 1983 by Freightliner got 6 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, equipment and steering.
Model 1983
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. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE | ||||||||||||||||
| 84V025000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 04/01/1983 to 11/01/1983 | V (Vehicle) | 405 | 04/16/1984 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 03/02/1984 | 04/05/1984 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The tubes provided as handholds may crack or fracture where the steps and attaching brackets are joined. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Complete step and handhold systems will be replaced without charge. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Vehicle description: tractors; cab-over-engine models, custom built.system: body; safety handhold.consequences of defect: a break in a tube may cause loss of grip resulting in afall and personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| STRUCTURE - BODY | ||||||||||||||||
| 86V118000 | FREIGHTLINER CORP. | from 09/01/1983 to 07/01/1986 | V (Vehicle) | 6800 | 11/06/1986 | MFR | FREIGHTLINER LLC | 08/26/1986 | 08/27/1986 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear. consequence of defect: if the parts wear thin the possibility exists that the handhold might give way under the weight of a driver. this could result in personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
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| Corrective Summary | Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: structure/handhold. vehicle description: high coe and long convential tractors equipped withvertical bar handhold. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||