Vehicle recall 74V247000 · December 30, 1974

1972 Franklin MH195

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

Notes: Motor coach.mfg'd between JAN.1, 1972 and SEPT.1, 1972.POSSIBILITY thatthe vehicle is 200 pounds over the GVWR of 8300 pounds when the sum of theunloaded vehicle weight and 150POUNDS times the designated seating capacity offour is added.(correct by adding one leaf to the rear springs on each side).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 74V247000
Reported to NHTSA: December 30, 1974
Filed by: FRANKLIN COACH CO., INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 157
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Suspension › Rear › Springs › Leaf spring assembly

Recall 74V247000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Franklin MH195 (1972): 1972

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