Freightliner · Canada · Mod
Freightliner C.O.E.: Structure
Affects Freightliner C.O.E. · 1985–1987 — about 110 vehicles.
The hazard
IMPROPER USE OF THE CAB TILT SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN BUCKLING OF THE TILT CYLINDERS. THIS CAN OCCUR IF THE OPERATOR ATTEMPTS TO LOWER THE CAB BY CONTINUED PUMPING DOWN OF THE SYSTEM WITHOUT RELEASING THE SAFETY LATCH OR AFTER A TILT CYLINDER VELOCITY FUSE HAS LOCKED-UP. IF BUCKLING OCCURS, THE CAB MAY DROP TO ITS LOWERED POSITION. CORRECTION: 1 1/2" DIAMETER TILT CYLINDERS WILL BE REPLACED WITH 2" DIAMETER CYLINDERS.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational