1983 Freightliner Coe
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1983 Freightliner Coe. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
6 recalls name the 1983 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.
The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could result in low air flow across the resistornetwork and high amperage, allowing the air duct to reach elevated temperatureswith the possibility of a fire.
Remedy
Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch.
The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear.…
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.
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…
The tubes provided as handholds may crack or fracture where the steps and attaching brackets are joined.
Risk and remedy
Remedy
Complete step and handhold systems will be replaced without charge.
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