Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 72V-284 · 1960–1962 Weld-It Weldit
WELD-IT COMPANY recall 72V-284 covers 5 1960–1962 Weld-It Weldit for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on November 24, 1972.
Source: NHTSA recall 72V284000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
WELD IT CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER 1960 THRU 1962.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 HAS OCCURRED MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING 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.