Freightliner Coe 1988

Model Coe made in 1988 by Freightliner got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning steering .

Model 1988

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 - LINKAGES
88V160000FREIGHTLINER CORP.from 02/01/1984 to 09/01/1988V (Vehicle)9201/30/1989MFRFREIGHTLINER LLC10/11/198810/18/1988
Defect SummarySteering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
Consequence SummaryA failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
Corrective SummaryInstall a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.
NotesSystem: steering.vehicle description: long conventional and hcoe trucks equipped with eatonefa12f4 front axle and ross hfb70 steering gear.