Vehicle recall 89V090000 · June 5, 1989
1979-1987 Freightliner C.O.E.
Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Corrosion of the grabhandle at its mounting surface may lead to cracking or loss of strength.
- Consequence
- Failure of grabhandle during use could result inpersonal injury.
- Remedy
- Replace grabhandle and its fastener with improved grabhandle; also, install gasket between the handle and air starter reservoir.
- Notes
- System:grabhandle.vehicle description:high cab over engine truck tractors with grabhandleattached to a vertical air starter reservoir.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V090000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 5, 1989
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- August 31, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,219
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Structure › Body
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