1985 Freightliner Coe Recalls, Complaints & Specs
6 safety recalls list the 1985 Freightliner Coe. Check your own VIN below.
6 safety recalls for the 1985 Freightliner Coe
Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.
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Gear box (other than rack and pinion) (steering)
The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
Remedy: Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
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Body (structure)
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.
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Linkages (steering)
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…
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Body (structure)
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.
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Radiator assembly (engine and engine cooling)
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.
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Engine (engine and engine cooling)
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.
No owner complaints on file
NHTSA has no owner complaints on file for the 1985 Freightliner Coe. For context, the average model year in NHTSA's database has dozens; a zero can mean a reliable vehicle, a rare one, or both.
Compare Freightliner Coe model years
Recall and complaint counts for every Freightliner Coe model year in NHTSA's database.
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|
| 1969 Freightliner Coe | 1 | 0 |
| 1970 Freightliner Coe | 1 | 0 |
| 1971 Freightliner Coe | 1 | 0 |
| 1972 Freightliner Coe | 1 | 0 |
| 1973 Freightliner Coe | 1 | 0 |
| 1976 Freightliner Coe | 1 | 0 |
| 1977 Freightliner Coe | 1 | 0 |
| 1978 Freightliner Coe | 2 | 0 |
| 1979 Freightliner Coe | 4 | 0 |
| 1980 Freightliner Coe | 4 | 0 |
| 1981 Freightliner Coe | 4 | 0 |
| 1982 Freightliner Coe | 6 | 0 |
| 1983 Freightliner Coe | 6 | 0 |
| 1984 Freightliner Coe | 5 | 0 |
| 1985 Freightliner Coe | 6 | 0 |
| 1986 Freightliner Coe | 5 | 0 |
| 1987 Freightliner Coe | 4 | 0 |
| 1988 Freightliner Coe | 2 | 0 |
| 1989 Freightliner Coe | 1 | 0 |
Checking a specific 1985 Freightliner Coe
How do I know if my 1985 Freightliner Coe has an open recall?
Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 6 campaigns currently list the 1985 Freightliner Coe; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Freightliner dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 85V076000).
What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?
A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.
Other Freightliner models
- Cascadia253 complaints
- Freightliner135 complaints
- Columbia96 complaints
- Conventional76 complaints
- Business Class M254 complaints
- Century53 complaints
- Sprinter 250049 complaints
- FL-7037 complaints
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.