Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 85V-076 · 1981–1985 Freightliner COE

FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 85V-076 covers 354 1981–1985 Freightliner COE for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on June 11, 1985.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected3541 model

ReportedJun 11, 1985Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 85V076000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

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.

What to do

The fix

BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED DESIGN BRACKETS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS USING CUSTOM INSTALLATION OF ALARGE BYPASS ENGINE OIL FILTER. SYSTEM: OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Freightliner COE1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

Built from September 1, 1981 to May 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.