Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-213 · 1961–1966 Peerless Peerless
ROYAL INDUSTRIES recall 72V-213 covers 2,600 1961–1966 Peerless Peerless for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V213000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by NHTSA (compliance).
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
PEERLESS CAMPAIGN NO N/A.LOG TRAILER.1961 THRU 1966 EQUIPMENT WITH STANDARDFORGE S900 POSSIBILITY THAT AXLE SPINDLE MAY FAIL DUE TO EXTREME ROUGH SERVICEAND SEVERE STRESS LOADS.WHEN SPINDLE FAILS IT BECOMES DISENGAGED FROM AXLE,ALLOWING ASSEMBLY TO ROLL FREE FROM TRAILER IN UNCONTROLLED MANNER.(CORRECTBY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH NEW COMPLETED AXLE BEAM.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.