Vehicle recall 71V205000 · November 9, 1971

1970-1971 Freightliner Freightliner

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

Notes: Frieghtliner campaign no n/a.all models equipped w/cummins v 903 engines.possibility that throttle spring may break causing throttle to remain in openposition.if condition exists,could result in loss vehicle control.(correct by installing new modified spring.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V205000
Reported to NHTSA: November 9, 1971
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: October 24, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 997
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Vehicle speed control › Springs

Recall 71V205000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner Freightliner (1970-1971): 1971, 1970

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