NHTSA Recall 85V081000
NHTSA Campaign Id 85V081000; Date: Jun. 21, 1985
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Freightliner COE
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:radiator Assembly
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 3,000
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The defective filler neck assembly will be replaced to correct this malfunction.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: coe and conventional type trucks. System: radiator filler neck assembly.
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