Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-267 · 1960–1962 Truck Trailer Truck Trailer
TRUCK TRAILER EQUIP. CO. recall 72V-267 covers 16 1960–1962 Truck Trailer Truck Trailer for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 2, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V267000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
TRUCK TRAILER CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.1-1 1960 THRU 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITYTHAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLEPLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH REDIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUEDUSE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING HAS OCCURRED MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLE WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1960 to July 1, 1962. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.