Vehicle recall 73V180000 · September 4, 1973

Freightliner DA362 and DA402

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

Notes: Freightliner campaign no FL0021.EQUIPPED with western unit stable airsuspension models, BUILT7/1/72 thru 8/27/73.POSSIBILITY that one of thetandem axles may break loose from the suspension, due to weldment failure ofu-bolt pad to axle.(correct by inspecting and rewelding were necessary.alsoinstall safety bale around axle housing to the u-bolt pad).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V180000
Reported to NHTSA: September 4, 1973
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: September 10, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 100
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Multiple axle

Recall 73V180000 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 DA362 (1972): 1972
Freightliner DA402 (1973): 1973

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