Vehicle recall 74V044000 · March 12, 1974

1973-1974 Freightliner Freightliner

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

Notes: Truck tractor.built OCT.1973 to MAR.8,1974.POSSIBILITY that forgedaluminum drop center disc wheels were machined outside of tolerances in such away as to impose severe stresses on the wheel hub.this condition, if itexists, can cause fatigue failure in the cast aluminum hub.(correct byinspecting and replacing wheels and hubs where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V044000
Reported to NHTSA: March 12, 1974
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: March 5, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 368
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Recall 74V044000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1973-1974): 1974, 1973

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