Recalls for 1979 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 - VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

Posted on: 1979-12-14
Description
The park/run valve in the windshield wiper motor may stick in the park position.  An out of balance dimension in the cylinder resulted in an undersized bore which may cause the plunger to stick.  Therefore, the wiper motor may fail to start.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motors for conventional models.  Also, the control valves on the dash will be replaced at no cost to owner.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks.system: visual; windshield, wiper, motor.consequences of defect: if the wiper should fail to start, visibility may beseriously impaired and a vehicle accident may result.note: the wiper system may be underpowered and may operate somewhat sluggishly.

DEFECT #4 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR

Posted on: 1980-08-08
Description
On involved vehicles, the connection between the steering control shaft and the input shaft on the steering gear box may be defective.  The yoke on the shaft may loosen, allowing the splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft to wear.  Continued operation may result in wear and eventual rotational slippage of the joint.

Consequence


Corrective Action
The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.

Notes
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with manual ross gear serrated steeringshafts and spicer lower steering column yokes.system: steering; shaft and column yoke.consequences of defect: this condition could cause a loss of steering controland, possibly, an accident.