Power train: axle assemblyRecall 73V-020 · 1960–1962 Thompson Thompson
THOMPSON TANK & MFG. CO. recall 73V-020 covers 5 1960–1962 Thompson Thompson for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V020000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
THOMPSON CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TANK TRAILER.POSSIBILITY THAT THE INDUCTIONHARDENING PROCESSIN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVECREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT THE INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.THESESTRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUEDUSE OF THE 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.