NHTSA Recall 73V180000

NHTSA Campaign Id 73V180000; Date: Sep. 4, 1973

Recalled Vehicles:

1972 Freightliner DA362;  1973 Freightliner DA402

Component: Suspension:multiple Axle

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.

Affected Units:: 100

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Freightliner campaign no fl0021. Equipped with western unit stable airsuspension models, built7/1/72 thru 8/27/73. Possibility that one of thetandem axles may break loose from the suspension, due to weldment failure ofu-bolt pad to axle. (correct by inspecting and rewelding were necessary. Alsoinstall safety bale around axle housing to the u-bolt pad).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 10, 1973

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.