1980 FREIGHTLINER COE

4 recalls, 0 complaints

89V124000 Jul 24, 1989
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
THE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WELDS MAY CRACK UNDER CERTAIN STEERING LOAD CONDITIONS.
Consequence
STEERING CONTROL WOULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED WITHPOTENTIAL FOR LOSS OF TRUCK CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE STEERING GEAR MOUNTING BRACKET WITH A REDESIGNED BRACKET.
241 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
89V090000 Jun 5, 1989
STRUCTURE:BODY
Defect Description
CORROSION OF THE GRABHANDLE AT ITS MOUNTING SURFACE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OR LOSS OF STRENGTH.
Consequence
FAILURE OF GRABHANDLE DURING USE COULD RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
REPLACE GRABHANDLE AND ITS FASTENER WITH IMPROVED GRABHANDLE; ALSO, INSTALL GASKET BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND AIR STARTER RESERVOIR.
3,219 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
84V161000 Dec 13, 1984
STEERING:LINKAGES:DRAG:LINK:CONNECTION
Defect Description
SOME DRAG LINK PARTS CAN SEPARATE FROM THE ASSEMBLY WHICH CONNECTS STEERING GEAR PITMAN ARM TO THE FRONT AXLE STEERING ARM.
Remedy
IMMEDIATE REPLACEMENT OF DEFECTIVE DRAG LINKS WITH AN IMPROVED VERSION, WITHOUT COST TO THE OWNER.
10,938 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
81V001000 Dec 2, 1981
STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
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.
104 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: FREIGHTLINER CORP.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

FREIGHTLINER COE - All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the FREIGHTLINER COE across all model years (1969, 1989).

56 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

FREIGHTLINER COE - Year by Year

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1988 2 0 View
1987 4 0 View
1986 5 0 View
1985 6 0 View
1984 5 0 View
1983 6 0 View
1982 6 0 View
1981 4 0 View
1980 (current) 4 0
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1978 2 0 View
1977 1 0 View
1976 1 0 View
1973 1 0 View
1972 1 0 View
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1970 1 0 View
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