SuspensionRecall 72V-180 · 1960–1962 Lubbock Lubbock
LUBBOCK MFG. CO. recall 72V-180 covers 2 1960–1962 Lubbock Lubbock for a suspension problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
LUBBOCK CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRIALER.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENINGPROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGHRESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTOPHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTERCRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.