FRUEHAUF CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1977

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by FRUEHAUF CORPORATION in 1977. See the details of the recalls below.

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April 28, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

STRUCTURE:TAILGATE ASSEMBLY:HINGE AND ATTACHMENTS

THE RAILIFT LIFT GATES INCORPORATE A CHAIN ANCHOR ASSEMBLY THAT HAS THE BOLT HOLE DRILLED TOO CLOSE TO THE OUTER EDGE. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE BOLT HOLDING THE LIFT GATE CHAIN, WHICH IN TURN HOLDS THE LIFT GATE IN THE PROPER POSITION, COULD PULL THROUGH THE ANCHOR ASSEMBLY, ALLOWING THE LIFT GATE TO DROP.

NHTSA ID: 77V060000

Component: STRUCTURE

# of Units Affected: 20

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE CHAIN ANCHOR ASSEMBLY, WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 12, 1977

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:INTERCONNECTING ASSEMBLY (WIRING:CONNECTING

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES DO NOT CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS". THE S121 BOGIE CONTROL AIR BRAKE SYSTEM WAS INSTALLED IN SUCH A WAY THAT THE REAR AXLE AIR CONTROL BYPASSED THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR MODULATOR VALVE. IMPROPER INSTALLATION WOULD ALLOW THE REAR AXLE TO LOCK UP IN A PANIC STOP.

NHTSA ID: 77V051000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 140

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REROUTE THE BRAKE AIR CONTROL LINES TO THE REAR AXLE OF THE BOGIE THROUGH THE FRONT SKID CONTROL AIR SYSTEM TO COMPLY WITH THE SAFETY STANDARD.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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