NHTSA Recall 72V073000

NHTSA Campaign Id 72V073000; Date: Apr. 6, 1972

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Freightliner Freightliner

Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.

Affected Units:: 2,055

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Tilt cab. Manfd 1-1 thru 3-9 1972. Possibility that welds attaching steeringshaft to lower yoke may be below acceptable standards of quality. Althoughbroken welds will not effect steering, it could partially pull steering shaftout of lower yoke when cab is in full tilt position. This could onlyhappenwhen vehicle is parked. (correct by inspecting and replacing parts wherenecessary. )

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 14, 1972

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

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