Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-117 · 1960–1962 Pennco Pennco

PENNCO INDUSTRIES, INC. recall 72V-117 covers 78 1960–1962 Pennco Pennco for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 15, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected781 model

ReportedMay 15, 1972Owners notified Sep 9, 1971

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V117000 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.

TRAILER MANFD 1960 THRU 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS INEFFECT AT NORTH-AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUALSTRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKSUNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSEAXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH NEW AXLE.)

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

Pennco Pennco1960, 1961, 1962