Vehicle recall 71V071000 · April 29, 1971

1970-1971 Freightliner Freightliner

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

Notes: Freightliner field bulletin no fsb 11-39.TRUCK-tractor.sus pension beamhanger brackets on tandem rear axles may developcracks after 200,000 miles ofover-the-road service.this cou ld eventually cause brackets to fail andresult in loss of veh icle control.by replacing brackets).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V071000
Reported to NHTSA: April 29, 1971
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: April 23, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 9
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket

Recall 71V071000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1970-1971): 1971, 1970

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