Vehicle recall 72V046000 · February 18, 1972

1971-1972 Fruehauf Fruehauf

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

Notes: Hopper type grain haul semi-trailers.possibility of incomplete welding ofcombination spring seat and radius rod bracket to axle beam, could causecracking and under continued use could subsequently cause radius rodattachments to break loose.if this occurs on both seats of axle, axleassembly will come loose from trailer.(correct by inspecting and completingwelds and/or replacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V046000
Reported to NHTSA: February 18, 1972
Filed by: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Owner notification: March 10, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 86
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension

Recall 72V046000 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.

Fruehauf Fruehauf (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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