Vehicle recall 75V188000 · October 29, 1975

1975 Freightliner Freightliner

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

Notes: Freightliner campaign no fl-0033.TRUCK equipped with white F3W series axles.possibility that the wall thickness is marginal at the area where the holeintended for connection of the tie rod arm to steering knuckle.this conditioncan cause failure of the steering knuckle resulting in loss of steering controlwithout warning to the operator, with possible vehicle crash.(correct byinspecting and replacing both steering knuckles).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 75V188000
Reported to NHTSA: October 29, 1975
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: October 24, 1975
Vehicles potentially affected: 23
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Linkages › Knuckle › Spindle › Arm

Recall 75V188000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1975): 1975

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