Vehicle recall 84V025000 · March 2, 1984
1983 Freightliner C.O.E.
The tubes provided as handholds may crack or fracture where the steps and attaching brackets are joined.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The tubes provided as handholds may crack or fracture where the steps and attaching brackets are joined.
- Remedy
- Complete step and handhold systems will be replaced without charge.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: tractors; cab-over-engine models, custom built.system: body; safety handhold.consequences of defect: a break in a tube may cause loss of grip resulting in afall and personal injury.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 84V025000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 2, 1984
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- April 16, 1984
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 405
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Freightliner C.O.E. (1983): 1983
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