1981 FREIGHTLINER COE Recalls (4)
- Campaign:
- 84V161000 on 01/06/1985
- Component:
- Steering:linkages:link:drag:connection
- Manufactured:
- 06/30/1980 - 12/31/1983
- Affected:
- 10,938
- Defect:
- Some drag link parts can separate from the assembly which connects steering gear pitman arm to the front axle steering arm.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 85V076000 on 06/17/1985
- Component:
- Engine and engine cooling:engine
- Manufactured:
- 08/31/1981 - 04/30/1985
- Affected:
- 354
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 89V090000 on 07/21/1989
- Component:
- Structure:body
- Manufactured:
- 04/30/1979 - 06/30/1987
- Affected:
- 3,219
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- 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.
- Campaign:
- 89V124000 on 08/01/1989
- Component:
- Steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion)
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1978 - 06/30/1989
- Affected:
- 241
- Defect:
- 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.
- Correction:
- Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
- Notes:
- System:steering gear mounting bracket.vehicle description:heavy duty trucks.
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