Power train: axle assemblyRecall 73V-024 · 1960–1962 Pointer Williamette Pointer Williamette
POINTER WILLIAMETTE TRLR. recall 73V-024 covers 63 1960–1962 Pointer Williamette Pointer Williamette for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 5, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V024000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
WILLIAMETTE CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.JAN 1 1960 THRU JUL 31 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT THE INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICANROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT THE INNERBEARING SHOULDER AREA.THESE STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDEREXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF THE AXLE AFTER CRACKING HAS OCCURREDMAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACINGAXLEWHERE 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.