NHTSA recall 85V076000
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 85V076000 |
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORP. |
| Reported | 1985-06-11 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE |
| Units potentially affected | 354 |
What is wrong
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.
The remedy
BRACKETS WILL BE REPLACED WITH IMPROVED DESIGN BRACKETS.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCKS USING CUSTOM INSTALLATION OF ALARGE BYPASS ENGINE OIL FILTER. SYSTEM: OIL FILTER MOUNTING BRACKETS.
| 1981 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1981-09-01 to 1985-05-01. |
|---|---|
| 1982 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1981-09-01 to 1985-05-01. |
| 1983 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1981-09-01 to 1985-05-01. |
| 1984 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1981-09-01 to 1985-05-01. |
| 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE | Built 1981-09-01 to 1985-05-01. |
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