1979 Freightliner Coe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1979 Freightliner Coe. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
4 recalls name the 1979 Freightliner Coe. Newest first.
The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Steering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.
Remedy
Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Failure of grabhandle during use could result inpersonal injury.
Remedy
Replace grabhandle and its fastener with improved grabhandle; also, install gasket between the handle and air starter reservoir.
On involved vehicles, the connection between the steering control shaft and the input shaft on the steering gear box may be defective. The yoke on the shaft may loosen, allowing the splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft to wear. Continued operation may result in wear and eventual rotational slippage of the joint.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.
The park/run valve in the windshield wiper motor may stick in the park position. An out of balance dimension in the cylinder resulted in an undersized bore which may cause the plunger to stick. Therefore, the wiper motor may fail to start.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motors for conventional models. Also, the control valves on the dash will be replaced at no cost to owner.
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