1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall - Campaign #85V081000

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1985 FREIGHTLINER COE RECALL - #85V081000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : COOLING SYSTEM : RADIATOR ASSEMBLY

CHANGE IN VENDOR'S PRODUCTION TOOLING RESULTED IN A FIT BETWEEN THE RADIATOR CAP AND FILLER NECK WHICH MAY BE TOO LOOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LOOSE FIT COULD ALLOW THE CAP TO BE REMOVED BEFORE INTERNAL PRESSURE IS COMPLETELY RELEASED. HOT RADIATOR COOLANT MIGHT THEN BE SPRAYED ON THE PERSON OPENING THE CAP OR OTHERS IN THE VICINITY.

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Vehicle 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORP. Manufactured between 5/1/1985 - 6/1/1985 Recalled on 6/26/1985 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORP. Owners Notified on 1/1/1900 # Affected 3,000 Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY Description CHANGE IN VENDOR'S PRODUCTION TOOLING RESULTED IN A FIT BETWEEN THE RADIATOR CAP AND FILLER NECK WHICH MAY BE TOO LOOSE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: THE LOOSE FIT COULD ALLOW THE CAP TO BE REMOVED BEFORE INTERNAL PRESSURE IS COMPLETELY RELEASED. HOT RADIATOR COOLANT MIGHT THEN BE SPRAYED ON THE PERSON OPENING THE CAP OR OTHERS IN THE VICINITY. Consequences Corrective action THE DEFECTIVE FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED TO CORRECT THIS MALFUNCTION. Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COE AND CONVENTIONAL TYPE TRUCKS.SYSTEM: RADIATOR FILLER NECK ASSEMBLY. See also 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, ENGINE 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for STRUCTURE, BODY 1985 FREIGHTLINER COE Recall for STEERING, GEAR BOX (OTHER THAN RACK AND PINION)