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Safety recall · 75V188000

Steering: arm Freightliner recall

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported this recall to NHTSA on October 29, 1975. It covers about 23 vehicles across 1 model year listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
75V188000
Reported
Oct 29, 1975
Vehicles
23
Area
Steering

Contacts

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).

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 75V188000.
  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
1975 Freightliner Freightliner011F

Questions

Is the 75V188000 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 75V188000?

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 75V188000 announced?

FREIGHTLINER CORP. reported it to NHTSA on October 29, 1975. 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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