FRUEHAUF CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 1978

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by FRUEHAUF CORPORATION in 1978. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 17, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:VALVE SOLENOID

THE PISTON IN THE ANTILOCK VALVE COULD STICK DUE TO EXPOSURE TO HIGH CONCENTRATIONS OF FLUID CONTAMINANTS THAT MAY COLLECT IN THE TRAILER BRAKING SYSTEM. CONSEQUENTLY, NO AIR WOULD BE DELIVERED TO THE BRAKE CHAMBERS NORMALLY SUPPLIED BY THIS VALVE. THIS WOULD RESULT IN A "NO BRAKE" CONDITION ON THE AFFECTED AXLE(S). THIS FAILURE WOULD CONSTITUTE A NON-COMPLIANCE TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 121, "AIR BRAKE SYSTEMS".

NHTSA ID: 78V227000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR

# of Units Affected: 663

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

VEHICLE WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, ANTILOCK AIR VALVES WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 19, 1978

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

EQUIPMENT:OTHER PIECES

THE RUNNER LINK ASSEMBLIES OF THE LIFTGATE COULD FAIL DUE TO FATIGUE.

NHTSA ID: 78V160000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 47

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE RUNNER LINK ASSEMBLY ON ALL AFFECTED VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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