Vehicle recall 74V158000 · September 18, 1974

1967-1974 Freightliner Freightliner

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

Notes: Freightliner campaign no fl-0028.TRACTOR.POSSIBILITY that the suspensionbeam hanger brackets on the tandem rear axles may develop cracks after 200,000MILESOF over-the-road service.if this condition exists it can eventuallycause the brackets to fail and can result in loss of vehicle control.thisrecall supplements 71-0071 initiated on April 23, 1971 for the same defect.(correct by inspecting and replacing brackets where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V158000
Reported to NHTSA: September 18, 1974
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: September 4, 1974
Vehicles potentially affected: 26
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly › Hanger/bracket

Recall 74V158000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1967-1974): 1974, 1973, 1972, 1971, 1970, 1969, 1968, 1967

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