Power train: axle assemblyRecall 73V-022 · 1960–1963 Compton Compton
COMPTON TRUCK & EQUIP. CO recall 73V-022 covers 20 1960–1963 Compton Compton for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 1, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
COMPTON CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.JAN 60 THRU JUL 31,1962.POSSIBILITY THATTHE INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLEPLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT THE INNER BEARING SHOULDERAREA.THESE STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELDSERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF THE AXLE AFTER CRACKING HAS OCCURRED MAY CAUSE AXLESPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLEWHERE 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.