- The problem
- The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
- The risk
- Steering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.
- The fix
- Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
Vehicle safety record
1979 Freightliner Coe Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1979 Freightliner Coe have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 4 recalls, the latest in July 1989 for the gear box (other than rack and pinion).
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical Coe year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 4
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1979 Freightliner Coe recalls 4
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
- The problem
- Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.
- The risk
- Failure of grabhandle during use could result inpersonal injury.
- The fix
- Replace grabhandle and its fastener with improved grabhandle; also, install gasket between the handle and air starter reservoir.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- The yoke will be repaired or the yoke and input shaft will be replaced, if necessary.
- The problem
- 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.
- The fix
- 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.
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Does the 1979 Freightliner Coe have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 4 recalls for the 1979 Freightliner Coe: gear box (other than rack and pinion) (July 1989); body (June 1989); steering wheel / handle bar (July 1980); motor (November 1979). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1979 Freightliner Coe had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1979 Freightliner Coe a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Freightliner Coe year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 1979 Freightliner Coe has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data