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Freightliner COE Recall 85V081: Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Radiator Assembly

NHTSA campaign 85V081, reported June 21, 1985, 3,000 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 85V081FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR ASSEMBLY
Problem
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.
Risk
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.

Affected vehicles

Freightliner COE1985