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1980 Freightliner COE
NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for the 1980 Freightliner COE, covering steering and structure, and 0 consumer complaints received since 1995.
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Complaints are consumer reports and have not been verified by NHTSA. Recall text is the manufacturer's Part 573 report as filed with NHTSA. Complaint file through 15 May 2019; recall file through 29 Sep 2026.
Recalls by model year:
Recall campaigns
Defect, as filed: The steering gear mounting bracket welds may crack under certain steering load conditions.
Consequence: Steering control would be adversely affected withpotential for loss of truck control and an accident.
Remedy: Replace steering gear mounting bracket with a redesigned bracket.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP..
Defect, as filed: 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.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP..
Defect, as filed: Some drag link parts can separate from the assembly which connects steering gear pitman arm to the front axle steering arm.
Remedy: Immediate replacement of defective drag links with an improved version, without cost to the owner.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP..
Defect, as filed: An air brake hose fitting beneath the floor of the subject vehicles may rub against the rotating steering drive shaft, eventually causing the shaft to fracture. This condition could exist if a mechanic failed to orient the threaded 90 degree elbow fitting in the proper direction, or if the steering column was positioned incorrectly. Also, an improperly assembled bearing plate was installed on the steering drive shaft. This could cause the slip shaft to bottom out, resulting in damage to the steering yoke connection or to the internal parts of the gear box.
Remedy: The deck bearing plate will be replaced, a sleeve spacer will be added to the steering shaft under the floor and two parts will be added to the steering column attachment. This will be done without charge to the owner.
Filed by FREIGHTLINER CORP..
Each entry links to the NHTSA record. NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are free of charge at an authorised dealer; check a specific vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Complaints by component
No consumer complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
Investigations
No NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation action in the current file names this model year.
Other Freightliner COE model years
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | Units in campaigns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 1970 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 1971 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 1972 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 1973 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 43 |
| 1976 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 31,002 |
| 1977 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 31,002 |
| 1978 | 2 | 0 | 31,243 |
| 1979 | 4 | 0 | 40,462 |
| 1980 | 4 | 0 | 14,502 |
| 1981 | 4 | 0 | 14,752 |
| 1982 | 6 | 0 | 34,660 |
| 1983 | 6 | 0 | 30,917 |
| 1984 | 5 | 0 | 10,706 |
| 1985 | 6 | 0 | 13,706 |
| 1986 | 5 | 0 | 11,032 |
| 1987 | 4 | 0 | 4,232 |
| 1988 | 2 | 0 | 333 |
| 1989 NHTSA | 1 | 0 | 241 |
Model years with a single campaign and fewer than 25 complaints have no page here; the NHTSA link opens the agency's record for that year.
All Freightliner COE model years · Freightliner: 77 model lines
Questions and answers
How many recalls does the 1980 Freightliner COE have?
4 NHTSA recall campaigns name this model year; the most recent, 89V124000, was reported to NHTSA on 24 Jul 1989 and concerns steering:gear box (other than rack and pinion). Across all model years the Freightliner COE line has 15 campaigns.
Is there an open NHTSA investigation into the 1980 Freightliner COE?
No NHTSA investigation in the current file names this model year.
What component do owners of the 1980 Freightliner COE complain about most?
No complaints for this model year are in the NHTSA file.
How do I get a recall repaired?
NHTSA states that safety recall repairs are performed free of charge by the manufacturer's authorised dealers. Each campaign's remedy text above is the manufacturer's statement as filed with NHTSA. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether a specific vehicle has an unrepaired recall.
Where does this data come from?
NHTSA's Office of Defects Investigation recall, complaint and investigation flat files, public domain, downloaded 29 Sep 2026. Complaint counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; component figures count each component a complaint names. The NHTSA record linked from each campaign is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Office of Defects Investigation flat files (recalls, complaints, investigations), public domain, files dated 29 Sep 2026 (recalls) and 15 May 2019 (complaints). Complaints since 1 Jan 1995. Counts are unique complaint numbers per make, model and model year; per-1,000 rates divide a component's mentions by all mentions for the same group. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections and the methodology.