Cooling system: radiator assemblyRecall 85V-081 · 1985 Freightliner COE
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 85V-081 covers 3,000 1985 Freightliner COE for a cooling system: radiator assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 21, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V081000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CHANGE IN VENDOR'S PRODUCTION TOOLING RESULTED IN A FIT BETWEEN THE RADIATOR CAP AND FILLER NECK WHICH MAY BE TOO LOOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LOOSE FIT COULD ALLOW THE CAP TO BE REMOVED BEFORE INTERNAL PRESSURE IS COMPLETELY RELEASED. HOT RADIATOR COOLANT MIGHT THEN BE SPRAYED ON THE PERSON OPENING THE CAP OR OTHERS IN THE VICINITY.
The fix
THE DEFECTIVE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS MALFUNCTION.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COE AND CONVENTIONAL TYPE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: RADIATOR FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY.
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 May 1, 1985 to June 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.