NHTSA Recall 72V046000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V046000; Date: Feb. 18, 1972

Recalled Vehicles:

1971 Fruehauf Fruehauf;  1972 Fruehauf Fruehauf

Component: Suspension

Manufactured by: Fruehauf Corporation

Affected Units:: 86

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Hopper type grain haul semi-trailers. Possibility of incomplete welding ofcombination spring seat and radius rod bracket to axle beam, could causecracking and under continued use could subsequently cause radius rodattachments to break loose. If this occurs on both seats of axle, axleassembly will come loose from trailer. (correct by inspecting and completingwelds and/or replacing where necessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 10, 1972

Also see:

All recalls of Fruehauf vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.