- 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
1985 Freightliner Coe Steering problems
No owner has filed a complaint about the 1985 Freightliner Coe's steering with NHTSA. Loss of power steering, stiff or loose steering, wandering, column and rack problems.
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 2
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Steering recalls for the 1985 Freightliner Coe
- The problem
- Steering arm may fail if used on eaton efa12f4 from axle in conjunction with ross hfb70 power steering gear.
- The risk
- A failed steering gear arm could lead to loss of vehiclecontrol and vehicle crash.
- The fix
- Install a nonadjustable 1500 psi power steering pump pressure relief valve to limit steering arm forces. Replace steering arm with a design capable of withstanding higher forces. Adjust maximum poppet valve settings to 500 psi and adjust axle stops.
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