Vehicle recall 77V090000 · June 14, 1977

Freightliner Conventional and White Freightliner

The cab front mounts may crack and lose their ability to hold the cab firmly to its frame mounts.

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

Summary: The cab front mounts may crack and lose their ability to hold the cab firmly to its frame mounts. Such a failure could allow the front of the cab to move vertically when encountering rough road surfaces. In extreme situations, the cab could rise to the extent that the lower steering shaft could become disengaged.
Remedy: Dealer will install redesigned left and right hand cab support assemblies and longer, lower steering shafts, at no cost to owner.
Notes: Vehicle description: heavy trucks equipped with integral power steering.system: structure; cab front mounts.consequences of defect: this condition could result in loss of steering controland a vehicle accident.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 77V090000
Reported to NHTSA: June 14, 1977
Filed by: FREIGHTLINER CORP.
Owner notification: September 28, 1977
Vehicles potentially affected: 397
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Latches/locks/linkages

Recall 77V090000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Freightliner Conventional (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975
Freightliner White Freightliner (1975-1977): 1977, 1976, 1975

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