- The problem
- The cab front mounts may crack and lose their ability to hold the cab firmly to its frame mounts. Such a failure could allow the front of the cab to move vertically when encountering rough road surfaces. In extreme situations, the cab could rise to the extent that the lower steering shaft could become disengaged.
- The fix
- Dealer will install redesigned left and right hand cab support assemblies and longer, lower steering shafts, at no cost to owner.
Vehicle safety record
1975 Freightliner Conventional Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 1975 Freightliner Conventional have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 1977 for the latches / locks / linkages.
NHTSA data checked
BFewer problems than a typical Conventional year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
1975 Freightliner Conventional recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
What owners say
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No complaints about the 1975 Freightliner Conventional yet
Freightliner Conventional: every year compared
All Conventional yearsQuestions about the 1975 Freightliner Conventional
Does the 1975 Freightliner Conventional have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 1975 Freightliner Conventional: latches / locks / linkages (June 1977). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 1975 Freightliner Conventional had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 1975 Freightliner Conventional a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 74 out of 100 (grade B: fewer problems than a typical Freightliner Conventional year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
Which Freightliner Conventional years have the most complaints?
2000 (12), 1999 (11), 1995 (7). See every Freightliner Conventional year compared.
What should I do if my 1975 Freightliner Conventional has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data