StructureRecall 84V-025 · 1983 Freightliner COE
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 84V-025 covers 405 1983 Freightliner COE for a structure problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 1984.
Source: NHTSA recall 84V025000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE TUBES PROVIDED AS HANDHOLDS MAY CRACK OR FRACTURE WHERE THE STEPS AND ATTACHING BRACKETS ARE JOINED.
The fix
COMPLETE STEP AND HANDHOLD SYSTEMS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRACTORS; CAB-OVER-ENGINE MODELS, CUSTOM BUILT.SYSTEM: BODY; SAFETY HANDHOLD.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BREAK IN A TUBE MAY CAUSE LOSS OF GRIP RESULTING IN AFALL AND PERSONAL INJURY.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 1983 to November 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.