| Make : FREIGHTLINER | Model : COE | Year : 1987 |
| Build Dates : 19851101 - 19870901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 87V091000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19880223 | Date Received by ODI: 19870615 | Date Added to Database: 19870617 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FREIGHTLINER CORP. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FREIGHTLINER LLC | ||
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| Component: STRUCTURE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 680 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
BUCKLING OF THE TILT CYLINDERS MAY OCCUR WHILE LOWERING THE VEHICLES CAB DUE TO IMPROPER USE OF THE CAB TILT SYSTEM. |
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Consequence:
CAB MAY DROP TO ITS LOWERED POSITION. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE 1 1/2 IN. DIAMETER TILT CYLINDERS ON ALL 104 IN. CABS WITH 2 IN. DIAMETER CYLINDERS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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