15
recalls
The Freightliner Coe has 15 recalls covering 82,786 vehicles as reported; model year 1985 is covered by the most (6).
Updated Oct 11, 2026 · recalls to Oct 6, 2026
Recalls
15
Most for 1985: 6
Units affected
83K
As reported
Overall stars
-
Not rated
Complaints, 12 mo
0
To Sep 2026
Do-not-drive
0
None
By model year
Which model years are covered by the most recalls, and which get the most complaints
Recalls by model year
How many recalls cover each model year. Hover a year for the count.
Parts recalled
Recalls of the Freightliner Coe by component
- Steering7 · 42K units
- Structure4 · 11K units
- Engine and engine cooling2 · 3,354 units
- Equipment1 · 20K units
- Visibility1 · 6,000 units
Freightliner Coe recalls
Newest first
| Date | Recall | Hazard | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 1989 | Freightliner COE (1978-1989): SteeringNo. 89V124000 | Crash risk | 241 |
| Jun 5, 1989 | Freightliner COE (1979-1987): StructureNo. 89V090000 | Injury | 3,219 |
| Oct 11, 1988 | Freightliner COE, Conventional (1984-1988): SteeringNo. 88V160000 | Crash risk | 92 |
| Aug 16, 1988 | Freightliner COE, Conventional (1982-1983): EquipmentNo. 88V138000 | Fire | 19,898 |
| Jun 15, 1987 | Freightliner COE (1986-1987): StructureNo. 87V091000 | Other or not stated | 680 |
| Aug 26, 1986 | Freightliner COE, Conventional (1983-1986): StructureNo. 86V118000 | Injury | 6,800 |
| Jun 21, 1985 | Freightliner COE (1985): Engine and engine coolingNo. 85V081000 | Other or not stated | 3,000 |
| Jun 11, 1985 | Freightliner COE (1981-1985): Engine and engine coolingNo. 85V076000 | Crash risk | 354 |
| Dec 13, 1984 | Freightliner COE (1980-1982): SteeringNo. 84V161000 | Other or not stated | 10,938 |
| Mar 2, 1984 | Freightliner COE (1983): StructureNo. 84V025000 | Other or not stated | 405 |
| Feb 23, 1983 | Freightliner COE (1982): SteeringNo. 83V014000 | Other or not stated | 10 |
| Dec 2, 1981 | Freightliner COE (1980): SteeringNo. 81V001000 | Other or not stated | 104 |
| Jul 23, 1980 | Freightliner COE, Conventional (1976-1979): SteeringNo. 80V095000 | Other or not stated | 31,002 |
| Nov 6, 1979 | Freightliner COE, Conventional (1979): VisibilityNo. 79V245000 | Other or not stated | 6,000 |
| Mar 26, 1973 | Freightliner COE (1969-1973): SteeringNo. 73V071000 | Other or not stated | 43 |
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Questions and answers
Is the 1989 Freightliner Coe recalled?
Yes: 1 recall covers the 1989 Freightliner Coe. Check the recall pages below for what is wrong and the free fix; a dealer can tell if a single vehicle still needs the repair.
How many recalls does the Freightliner Coe have?
15 recalls cover the Freightliner Coe, for 82,786 vehicles as reported. The most common problem is steering (7 recalls).
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data, updated daily. Models are written as published, so a few versions of one model can be listed under slightly different names.