Vehicle recall 69V166000 · November 24, 1969

Freightliner Freightliner

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Possibility that defect may exist in air control valve that can cause leakagefrom third air tank into spring brakes after control has been applied byoperator.(correct by installing new valve.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 69V166000
Reported to NHTSA: November 24, 1969
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: November 14, 1969
Vehicles potentially affected: 908
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Parking brake › Driveline › Air

Recall 69V166000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (model year not listed)

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