NHTSA Recall 80V031000
NHTSA Campaign Id 80V031000; Date: Mar. 21, 1980
Recalled Vehicles:
1973 Freightliner Freightliner; 1974 Freightliner Freightliner; 1975 Freightliner Freightliner; 1976 Freightliner Freightliner; 1977 Freightliner Freightliner; 1978 Freightliner Freightliner; 1979 Freightliner Freightliner; 1980 Freightliner Freightliner
Component: Trailer Hitche
Manufactured by: Freightliner Corp.
Affected Units:: 1,500
Recall Summary:
Cracks may develop in the truck"s rear towing crossmember which supports the trailer hitch and to which the safety cables are attached. Should these cracks progress to the point of complete separation, the crossmember and the trailer could become detached from the truck.
How to Fix:
Dealer will replace the "a" frames and any other damaged parts at no charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a rear towing crossmember and "a"frame assembly. System: structure; rear towing crossmember. Consequences of defect: trailer detachment can occur without prior warning,resulting in a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 23, 1980
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