Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #85V081000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 85V081000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 3,000 affected units, ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM:RADIATOR, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

The defective filler neck assembly will be replaced to correct this malfunction.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 85V081000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1985-06-21T00:00:00

Subject: Engine cooling system:radiator

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 3,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: The defective filler neck assembly will be replaced to correct this malfunction.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-5b6n.2unu_csxj

NHTSA ID: 85V081000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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