Vehicle recall 76V174000 · November 2, 1976

1975-1976 Freightliner Freightliner

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

Notes: Freightliner campaign no fl-0046.WHITE-freightliner conventional modeltrucks.possibility that the pinch bolt that clamps pitman arm to steeringgear shaft is smaller in size than recommended.it is possible bolts could beovertightened and stretched or not tightened enough.either of thesesituations could result in looseness in the armshaft connections.loss ofsteering control could result in stripping of splines with vehicle crash.(correct by inspecting and replacing bolt with proper size bolts).heavy truck.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 76V174000
Reported to NHTSA: November 2, 1976
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: December 15, 1976
Vehicles potentially affected: 239
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Steering › Gear box › Shaft pitman

Recall 76V174000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Freightliner Freightliner (1975-1976): 1976, 1975

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