NHTSA Recall 75V188000

NHTSA Campaign Id 75V188000; Date: Oct. 29, 1975

Recalled Vehicles:

1975 Freightliner Freightliner

Component: Steering:linkages:knuckle:spindle:arm

Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.

Affected Units:: 23

Recall Summary:

How to Fix:

Recall Notes:

Freightliner campaign no FL-0033. Truck equipped with white f3w series axles. Possibility that the wall thickness is marginal at the area where the holeintended for connection of the tie rod arm to steering knuckle. This conditioncan cause failure of the steering knuckle resulting in loss of steering controlwithout warning to the operator, with possible vehicle crash. (correct byinspecting and replacing both steering knuckles).

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 24, 1975

Also see:

All recalls of Freightliner vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.