Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-139 · 1960–1962 Theurer Theurer
ATLANTIC FAB OF NJ, INC. recall 72V-139 covers 52 1960–1962 Theurer Theurer for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 1, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V139000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
THEURER CAMPAIGN NO 1.TRAILER W/TANDEM AND/OR SINGLE AXLE.MANUFACTURED 1-11960 THRU 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT ATNORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES ATINNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDEREXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLESPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITHNEW AXLE.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1960 to July 1, 1962. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.