Recalls for 1986 Freightliner Coe

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

Posted on: 1988-10-18
Description
Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.

Consequence
A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Install 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.

Notes
System: steering.vehicle description: long conventional and hcoe trucks equipped with eatonefa12f4 front axle and ross hfb70 steering gear.

DEFECT #4 - STRUCTURE

Posted on: 1987-06-17
Description
Buckling of the tilt cylinders may occur while lowering the vehicles cab due to improper use of the cab tilt system.

Consequence
Cab may drop to its lowered position.

Corrective Action
Replace the 1 1/2 in.  Diameter tilt cylinders on all 104 in.  Cabs with 2 in.  Diameter cylinders.

Notes
System: cab tilt.vehicle description: 104 in.  Cab over engine trucks.

DEFECT #5 - STRUCTURE:BODY

Posted on: 1986-08-27
Description
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.

Consequence


Corrective Action
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.