Safety Recall NHTSA · 71V166000 Reported September 23, 1971

Suspension:axle unknown:non-power:axle assembly

Fruehauf Corporation · Suspension · 220 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
71V166000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Suspension
Vehicles Affected
220
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
September 23, 1971

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Fruehauf Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 71V166000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 71V166000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 71V166000?

NHTSA recall 71V166000 was issued by Fruehauf Corporation on September 23, 1971. It addresses: Suspension:axle unknown:non-power:axle assembly. The recall affects approximately 220 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fruehauf Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 71V166000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.