Suspension: multiple axleRecall 72V-156 · 1971–1972 Diamond Reo Diamond REO
DIAMOND REO TRUCKS, INC. recall 72V-156 covers 355 1971–1972 Diamond Reo Diamond REO for a suspension: multiple axle problem, reported to NHTSA on June 26, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V156000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
DIAMOND REO CAMPAIGN NO 104.ALL EQUIPPED TRACTORS WITH HENDRICKSON SUSPENSIONWITH 50" STEEL EQUALIZER BEAMS.MANFD 12-8 1971 THRU 3-21 1972.POSSIBILITYTHAT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH HENDRICKSON REAR AXLE SUSPENSION WITH 50" STEELEQUALIZER BEAMS MAY BE SUBJECT TO "QUENCH CRACKS" CAUSED BY INCORRECT CHEMICALCOMPOSITION OF MATERIAL IN BEAMS.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING BEAMSWHERE NECESSARY.)
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 December 1, 1971 to March 1, 1972. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.