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Freightliner C.O.E. recalls by year

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

15 recalls found for the Freightliner C.O.E. in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Choose a model year:

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1989 Freightliner C.O.E.10
1988 Freightliner C.O.E.20
1987 Freightliner C.O.E.40
1986 Freightliner C.O.E.50
1985 Freightliner C.O.E.60
1984 Freightliner C.O.E.50
1983 Freightliner C.O.E.60
1982 Freightliner C.O.E.60
1981 Freightliner C.O.E.40
1980 Freightliner C.O.E.40
1979 Freightliner C.O.E.40
1978 Freightliner C.O.E.20
1977 Freightliner C.O.E.10
1976 Freightliner C.O.E.10
1973 Freightliner C.O.E.10
1972 Freightliner C.O.E.10
1971 Freightliner C.O.E.10
1970 Freightliner C.O.E.10
1969 Freightliner C.O.E.10

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Newest Freightliner C.O.E. recalls

  • Jul 24, 198989V124000Steering241 vehicles
    1978-1989 Freightliner C.O.E.

    The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.

  • Jun 5, 198989V090000Structure3,219 vehicles
    1979-1987 Freightliner C.O.E.

    Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.

  • Oct 11, 198888V160000Steering92 vehicles
    Freightliner C.O.E. and Conventional

    Steering arm may fail if used on eaton EFA12F4 from axle in conjunction with ross HFB70 power steering gear.

  • Aug 16, 198888V138000Equipment19,898 vehicles
    Freightliner C.O.E. and Conventional

    The heater/air conditioner blower motor speed control resistors can under certain conditions overheat and stall.

  • Jun 15, 198787V091000Structure680 vehicles
    1986-1987 Freightliner C.O.E.

    Buckling of the tilt cylinders may occur while lowering the vehicles cab due to improper use of the cab tilt system.

  • Aug 26, 198686V118000Structure6,800 vehicles
    Freightliner C.O.E. and Conventional

    The handhold mounting system, which consists of a tubular handle held in three places by cast aluminum brackets and attached to the engine exhaust muffler heat shield.

  • Jun 21, 198585V081000Engine and engine cooling3,000 vehicles
    1985 Freightliner C.O.E.

    Change in vendor's production tooling resulted in a fit between the radiator cap and filler neck which may be too loose.

  • Jun 11, 198585V076000Engine and engine cooling354 vehicles
    1981-1985 Freightliner C.O.E.

    Cracks can develop in the oil filter mounting brackets near the bolts that attach the brackets to the frame side member.

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