OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V090000

Structure:body

Reported Jun 5, 1989 · FREIGHTLINER CORP.

Summary

CORROSION OF THE GRABHANDLE AT ITS MOUNTING SURFACE MAY LEAD TO CRACKING OR LOSS OF STRENGTH.

Consequence

FAILURE OF GRABHANDLE DURING USE COULD RESULT INPERSONAL INJURY.

Remedy

REPLACE GRABHANDLE AND ITS FASTENER WITH IMPROVED GRABHANDLE; ALSO, INSTALL GASKET BETWEEN THE HANDLE AND AIR STARTER RESERVOIR.

Notes

SYSTEM:GRABHANDLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:HIGH CAB OVER ENGINE TRUCK TRACTORS WITH GRABHANDLEATTACHED TO A VERTICAL AIR STARTER RESERVOIR.

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Vehicle entries in this campaign

1987 Freightliner Coe 1986 Freightliner Coe 1985 Freightliner Coe 1984 Freightliner Coe 1983 Freightliner Coe 1982 Freightliner Coe 1981 Freightliner Coe 1980 Freightliner Coe 1979 Freightliner Coe

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