NHTSA Recall 73V167000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V167000; Date: Aug. 14, 1973

Recalled Vehicles:

1973 Freightliner Freightliner

Component: Wheel

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.

Affected Units:: 243

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Freightliner campaign no FL-0019. Models equipped with eaton drive axles. Built 2/1 thru 6/5 1973. Possibility that the lock nut safety plate betweenthe inner and outer wheel bearing lock nuts had not been bent over and lockedto the outer nut. This condition, if it exists, could eventyally result inloss of wheel. (correct by inspecting and replacing bearing where necessary).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 1973

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.