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Safety recall · 74V232000

Structure: frame and members Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on November 25, 1974. It covers about 308 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
74V232000
Reported
Nov 25, 1974
Vehicles
308
Area
Body, doors & structure

Contacts

Freightliner campaign no fl-0030. Trucks. Possibility that the crossmembersmay develop fatigue cracks in the tow hitch bracing rods. If this occurs itcould allow the tow hitch crossmembers to separate from the bracing rods and/orthe chassis frame members. (Correct by inspecting and modifying thecrossmember bracing system).

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Freightliner dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 74V232000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1973 Freightliner Freightliner011F
1974 Freightliner Freightliner012F
1975 Freightliner Freightliner011F

Questions

Is the 74V232000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. FREIGHTLINER CORP.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 74V232000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 74V232000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on November 25, 1974. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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