Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-181 · 1960–1962 Converto Converto
GOLAY & COMPANY recall 72V-181 covers 7 1960–1962 Converto Converto for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on July 14, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V181000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
CONVERTO CAMPAIGN NO N/A.DUMP AND BOTTOM TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTIONHARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVECREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA, STRESSES MAYTURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLEAFTER CRACKING 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.