Recalls for 1981 Freightliner Coe

4 recalls found.

Freightliner: CF #20-2354

Early 1950's rig found on my old PC hard drive. "White" Freightliner.

DEFECT #1 - STEERING:GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)

Posted on: 1989-08-02
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.

Corrective Action
Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.

Notes
System:steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.

DEFECT #2 - STRUCTURE:BODY

Posted on: 1989-07-22
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.

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #3 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Posted on: 1985-01-07
Description
Some drag link parts can separate from the assembly which connects steering gear pitman arm to the front axle steering arm.

Consequence

Corrective Action
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.

DEFECT #4 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Posted on: 1985-06-18
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 assembly could fall out and possibly be struck by other vehicles creating a potential for an accident.

Consequence

Corrective Action
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.

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