Freightliner 1981–1985 Engine And Engine Cooling recall
Recalled June 11, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85V076000 · Freightliner
Remedy
BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED DESIGN BRACKETS.
Units
354 units
Description
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.
What to do
BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED DESIGN BRACKETS.
Product
Freightliner COE
Manufacturer(s)
FREIGHTLINER LLC
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →