FREIGHTLINER COE 1981: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 85V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | COE | 1981 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1985-06-11 | 1985-06-18 |
Production Dates: 1981-09-01 - 1985-05-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 354
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED DESIGN BRACKETS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS USING CUSTOM INSTALLATION OF ALARGE BYPASS ENGINE OIL FILTER. SYSTEM: OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKETS.
