Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-008 · 1960–1963 Am Hoist AM Hoist

AM HOIST & DERRICK CO. recall 72V-008 covers 45 1960–1963 Am Hoist AM Hoist for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on January 12, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected451 model

ReportedJan 12, 1972Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V008000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANT.MANFD 1-1 1960 THRU 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY THATINDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVECREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAYTURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLEAFTER CRACKING HAS OCCURED MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Am Hoist AM Hoist1960, 1961, 1962, 1963

Built from January 1, 1960 to July 1, 1962. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.