1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall - Campaign #80V031000

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1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER RECALL - #80V031000

RECALL FOR TRAILER HITCHES

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.

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Vehicle 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Manufacturer FREIGHTLINER CORP. Manufactured between 6/1/1979 - 2/1/1980 Recalled on 3/31/1980 Influenced by FREIGHTLINER CORP. Owners Notified on 7/23/1980 # Affected 1,500 Recalled for TRAILER HITCHES Description 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. Consequences Corrective action 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. See also 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for TRAILER HITCHES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES 1980 FREIGHTLINER FREIGHTLINER Recall for WHEELS, HUBCAP/COVER