Freightliner Llc | NHTSA Recall #80V031000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 80V031000 by Freightliner Llc. Includes 1,500 affected units, EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES:TRAILER HITCHES AND ATTACHM, component: TRAILER HITCHES, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

Dealer will replace the "a" frames and any other damaged parts at no charge to owner.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 80V031000

Manufacturer: Freightliner Llc

Report Received Date: 1980-03-21T00:00:00

Subject: Equipment:other pieces:trailer hitches and attachm

Component: Trailer Hitches

Potentially Affected Units: 1,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: N/A

Corrective Action: Dealer will replace the "a" frames and any other damaged parts at no charge to owner.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-g2z5.uas6~vit4

NHTSA ID: 80V031000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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