Vehicle recall 73V070000 · March 26, 1973

1971-1973 Fruehauf Fruehauf

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

Notes: Fruehauf campaign no n/a.trailer.possibility that trailer was fitted withair brake chambers that incorporated a design which allowed loosening ofmounting nuts, which create air line fitting breakage and general loosening ofbrake system securement fasteners.if this condition exists it could producecomplete failure of the air braking system.(correct by inspecting and reworkwhere necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V070000
Reported to NHTSA: March 26, 1973
Filed by: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Vehicles potentially affected: 100
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Service brakes, air › Drum › Chamber

Recall 73V070000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Fruehauf Fruehauf (1971-1973): 1973, 1972, 1971

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