NHTSA recall 85V076000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Freightliner Coe
Reported Jun 11, 1985354 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built Sep 1, 1981 – May 1, 1985
The 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.
The remedy
Brackets will be replaced with improved design brackets.