NHTSA recall 85V081000
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Radiator assembly
Freightliner Coe
Reported Jun 21, 19853,000 vehicles affectedFREIGHTLINER CORP.Built May 1, 1985 – Jun 1, 1985
The defect
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 remedy
The defective filler neck assembly will be replaced to correct this malfunction.