NHTSA Campaign Id 85V076000; Date: Jun. 11, 1985
1981 Freightliner COE; 1982 Freightliner COE; 1983 Freightliner COE; 1984 Freightliner COE; 1985 Freightliner COE
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 354
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.
Brackets will be replaced with improved design brackets.
Vehicle description: cab over engine trucks using custom installation of alarge bypass engine oil filter. System: oil filter mounting brackets.
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