- 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.
Steering
1980 Freightliner Coe Steering problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1980 Freightliner Coe's steering with NHTSA. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 3
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Steering recalls for the 1980 Freightliner Coe
- The problem
- Some drag link parts can separate from the assembly which connects steering gear pitman arm to the front axle steering arm.
- The fix
- Immediate replacement of defective drag links with an improved version, without cost to the owner.
- The problem
- An air brake hose fitting beneath the floor of the subject vehicles may rub against the rotating steering drive shaft, eventually causing the shaft to fracture. This condition could exist if a mechanic failed to orient the threaded 90 degree elbow fitting in the proper direction, or if the steering column was positioned incorrectly. Also, an improperly assembled bearing plate was installed on the steering drive shaft. This could cause the slip shaft to bottom out, resulting in damage to the steering yoke connection or to the internal parts of the gear box.
- The fix
- The deck bearing plate will be replaced, a sleeve spacer will be added to the steering shaft under the floor and two parts will be added to the steering column attachment. This will be done without charge to the owner.
Steering complaints
No complaints about this area yet.
Freightliner Coe steering complaints by year
Coe steering problems, every yearSource: 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