OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
85V081000
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly
Reported Jun 21, 1985 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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.
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