Vehicle recall 80V031000 · March 21, 1980
1973-1980 Freightliner Freightliner
Cracks may develop in the truck"s rear towing crossmember which supports the trailer hitch and to which the safety cables are attached.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Cracks may develop in the truck"s rear towing crossmember which supports the trailer hitch and to which the safety cables are attached. Should these cracks progress to the point of complete separation, the crossmember and the trailer could become detached from the truck.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace the "a" frames and any other damaged parts at no charge to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: trucks equipped with a rear towing crossmember and "a"frame assembly.system: structure; rear towing crossmember.consequences of defect: trailer detachment can occur without prior warning,resulting in a vehicle accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 80V031000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 21, 1980
- Filed by
- FREIGHTLINER CORP.
- Owner notification
- July 23, 1980
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,500
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Trailer hitches
Vehicles covered
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