Freightliner COE, Conventional (1983-1986): Structure
Recall 86V118000 · Aug 26, 1986 · Freightliner Corp.
6,800
vehicles affected
6,800
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 86V118000
- Date
- Aug 26, 1986
- Maker
- Freightliner Corp.
- Units affected
- 6,800
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Structure > Body
- Model years
- 1983-1986
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Injury
What is wrong
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. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF THE PARTS WEAR THIN THE POSSIBILITY EXISTS THAT THE HANDHOLD MIGHT GIVE WAY UNDER THE WEIGHT OF A DRIVER. THIS COULD RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
REPLACE THE END BRACKETS WITH A MODIFIED DESIGN UTILIZING A RUBBER ISOLATER. ALSO, ADD A PLASTIC SLEEVE TO THE CENTER BRACKET FOR ISOLATION.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 8 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | Coe | 1983-1986 |
| Freightliner | Conventional | 1983-1986 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 86V118000?
2 models: Freightliner Coe (1983-1986), Freightliner Conventional (1983-1986), about 6,800 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 86V118000?
REPLACE THE END BRACKETS WITH A MODIFIED DESIGN UTILIZING A RUBBER ISOLATER. ALSO, ADD A PLASTIC SLEEVE TO THE CENTER BRACKET FOR ISOLATION.
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; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.