Structure: bodyRecall 89V-090 · 1979–1987 Freightliner COE
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 89V-090 covers 3,219 1979–1987 Freightliner COE for a structure: body problem, reported to NHTSA on June 5, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V090000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CORROSION OF THE GRABHANDLE AT ITS MOUNTING SURFACE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OR LOSS OF STRENGTH.
The risk
FAILURE OF GRABHANDLE DURING USE COULD RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
REPLACE GRABHANDLE AND ITS FASTENER WITH IMPROVED GRABHANDLE; ALSO, INSTALL GASKET BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND AIR STARTER RESERVOIR.
SYSTEM:GRABHANDLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCK TRACTORS WITH GRABHANDLEATTACHED TO A VERTICAL AIR STARTER RESERVOIR.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.