Vehicle recall 72V073000 · April 6, 1972

1972 Freightliner Freightliner

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

Notes: Tilt cab.manfd 1-1 thru 3-9 1972.POSSIBILITY that welds attaching steeringshaft to lower yoke may be below acceptable standards of quality.althoughbroken welds will not effect steering, it could partially pull steering shaftout of lower yoke when cab is in full tilt position.this could onlyhappenwhen vehicle is parked.(correct by inspecting and replacing parts wherenecessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V073000
Reported to NHTSA: April 6, 1972
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: March 14, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,055
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar

Recall 72V073000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Freightliner Freightliner (1972): 1972

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