Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-138 · 1960–1962 Nye NYE

NYE IMPLEMENT CO., INC. recall 72V-138 covers 28 1960–1962 Nye NYE for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected281 model

ReportedJun 1, 1972Owner notice date not listed

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V138000 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.

NYE CAMPAIGN NO 1.TRAILER USED AS TRAILING AXLE.MANFD 1-1 1960 THRU 7-311962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTHAMERICANROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARINGSHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELDSERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TOFRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING 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

Nye NYE1960, 1961, 1962

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