Suspension: multiple axleRecall 73V-180 · Freightliner vehicles
FREIGHTLINER CORP. recall 73V-180 covers 100 Freightliner vehicles for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on September 4, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
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).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from July 1, 1972 to August 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.