1981 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.
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.
85V076000 Jun 11, 1985
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Defect Description
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 ... Read more
Remedy
BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED DESIGN BRACKETS.
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.
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