Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-226 · 1960–1962 Ce Howard CE Howard

C.E. HOWARD CORP. recall 72V-226 covers 28 1960–1962 Ce Howard CE Howard for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on September 13, 1972.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected281 model

ReportedSep 13, 1972Owners notified Sep 5, 1972

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 72V226000 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.

CE HOWARD CAMPAIGN NO N/A.EQUIPPED WITH TK TRAILER AXLES MANUFACTURED BYROCKWELL STANDARD CO.TRAILER.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESSIN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGHRESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOOULDER 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 AXLE WHERE NECESSARY.).

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

Ce Howard CE Howard1960, 1961, 1962

Built from January 1, 1960 to July 1, 1962. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.