Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-214 · 1961–1962 Callahan Callahan

CALLAHAN ENG. CO., INC. recall 72V-214 covers 15 1961–1962 Callahan Callahan for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 1, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected151 model

ReportedSep 1, 1972Owners notified Aug 29, 1972

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V214000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

CAMPAIGN NO O1. VARIOUS TRAILERS. POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESSIN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGHRESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.THESE STRESSES MAY TURN INTOPHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTERCRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH NEW AXLE.)

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Callahan Callahan1961, 1962

Built from May 1, 1961 to March 1, 1962. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.