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Freightliner Coe Recalls & Complaints by Model Year

NHTSA lists 15 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints across 19 model years of the Freightliner Coe (1969–1989).

15
safety recalls, all years
0
owner complaints, all years
1982
year with most recalls

Pick your Freightliner Coe model year

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Freightliner Coe10
1988 Freightliner Coe20
1987 Freightliner Coe40
1986 Freightliner Coe50
1985 Freightliner Coe60
1984 Freightliner Coe50
1983 Freightliner Coe60
1982 Freightliner Coe60
1981 Freightliner Coe40
1980 Freightliner Coe40
1979 Freightliner Coe40
1978 Freightliner Coe20
1977 Freightliner Coe10
1976 Freightliner Coe10
1973 Freightliner Coe10
1972 Freightliner Coe10
1971 Freightliner Coe10
1970 Freightliner Coe10
1969 Freightliner Coe10

All Freightliner Coe recalls (15)

Every NHTSA safety campaign that lists a Freightliner Coe, most recent first, with the model years each one covers.

  1. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 89V124000 Reported 241 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.

    Remedy: Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.

    Model years: 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989

  2. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 89V090000 Reported 3,219 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.

    Remedy: Replace grabhandle and its fastener with improved grabhandle; also, install gasket between the handle and air starter reservoir.

    Model years: 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987

  3. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 88V160000 Reported 92 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.

    Remedy: Install a nonadjustable 1500 PSI power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to…

    Model years: 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988

  4. Air conditioner (equipment)

    NHTSA 88V138000 Reported 19,898 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.

    Remedy: Install a thermo cutoff device in the heater/air conditioner system and/or replace the blower motor switch.

    Model years: 1982, 1983

  5. Structure

    NHTSA 87V091000 Reported 680 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Buckling of the tilt cylinders may occur while lowering the vehicles cab due to improper use of the cab tilt system.

    Remedy: Replace the 1 1/2 in. Diameter tilt cylinders on all 104 in. Cabs with 2 in. Diameter cylinders.

    Model years: 1986, 1987

  6. Body (structure)

    NHTSA 86V118000 Reported 6,800 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield. Vibration from this system causes the handhold parts to wear. Consequence of defect: if the parts wear thin the possibility exists that the handhold might give way under…

    Remedy: Replace the end brackets with a modified design utilizing a rubber isolater. Also, add a plastic sleeve to the center bracket for isolation.

    Model years: 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986

  7. Radiator assembly (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 85V081000 Reported 3,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: The defective filler neck assembly will be replaced to correct this malfunction.

    Model years: 1985

  8. Engine (engine and engine cooling)

    NHTSA 85V076000 Reported 354 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    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.

    Remedy: Brackets will be replaced with improved design brackets.

    Model years: 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985

  9. Connection (steering)

    NHTSA 84V161000 Reported 10,938 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Some drag link parts can separate from the assembly which connects steering gear pitman arm to the front axle steering arm.

    Remedy: Immediate replacement of defective drag links with an improved version, without cost to the owner.

    Model years: 1980, 1981, 1982

  10. Structure

    NHTSA 84V025000 Reported 405 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The tubes provided as handholds may crack or fracture where the steps and attaching brackets are joined.

    Remedy: Complete step and handhold systems will be replaced without charge.

    Model years: 1983

  11. Linkages (steering)

    NHTSA 83V014000 Reported 10 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The left brake slack adjuster and the steering pitman arm may interfere with each other during a sharp right turn with the brakes applied. The interference may restrict the movement of the steering linkage or the air chamber push rod in the left front brake, depending on the circumstances.

    Remedy: The dealer will modify placement of the left hand brake air chamber at no cost to owner. The modification will be accomplished by installing new brake camshaft mounting brackets and backing plates on both left and…

    Model years: 1982

  12. Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)

    NHTSA 81V001000 Reported 104 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    An air brake hose fitting beneath the floor of the subject vehicles may rub against the rotating steering drive shaft, eventually causing the shaft to fracture. This condition could exist if a mechanic failed to orient the threaded 90 degree elbow fitting in the proper direction, or if the steering column was positioned incorrectly.…

    Remedy: The deck bearing plate will be replaced, a sleeve spacer will be added to the steering shaft under the floor and two parts will be added to the steering column attachment. This will be done without charge to the owner.

    Model years: 1980

  13. Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)

    NHTSA 80V095000 Reported 31,002 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    On involved vehicles, the connection between the steering control shaft and the input shaft on the steering gear box may be defective. The yoke on the shaft may loosen, allowing the splined surfaces on the yoke and shaft to wear. Continued operation may result in wear and eventual rotational slippage of the joint.

    Remedy: The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.

    Model years: 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979

  14. Motor (visibility)

    NHTSA 79V245000 Reported 6,000 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    The park/run valve in the windshield wiper motor may stick in the park position. An out of balance dimension in the cylinder resulted in an undersized bore which may cause the plunger to stick. Therefore, the wiper motor may fail to start.

    Remedy: The dealer will inspect and, if necessary, replace the windshield wiper motors for conventional models. Also, the control valves on the dash will be replaced at no cost to owner.

    Model years: 1979

  15. Steering

    NHTSA 73V071000 Reported 43 vehicles potentially affected FREIGHTLINER CORP.

    Model years: 1969, 1970, 1971, 1972, 1973

Other Freightliner models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.