FREIGHTLINER COE 1987: STRUCTURE
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 87V091000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FREIGHTLINER | COE | 1987 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1988-02-23 | 1987-06-15 | 1987-06-17 |
Production Dates: 1985-11-01 - 1987-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: FREIGHTLINER LLC
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 680
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
BUCKLING OF THE TILT CYLINDERS MAY OCCUR WHILE LOWERING THE VEHICLES CAB DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF THE CAB TILT SYSTEM.
Consequence
CAB MAY DROP TO ITS LOWERED POSITION.
Remedy
REPLACE THE 1 1/2 IN. DIAMETER TILT CYLINDERS ON ALL 104 IN. CABS WITH 2 IN. DIAMETER CYLINDERS.
Notes
SYSTEM: CAB TILT.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 104 IN. CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS.
