Power train: axle assemblyRecall 73V-030 · 1960–1962 Gh Hicks GH Hicks
G.H. HICKS & SONS, INC. recall 73V-030 covers 9 1960–1962 Gh Hicks GH Hicks for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 15, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V030000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
HICKS CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.JAN.1, 1960 THRU AUG.1962.POSSIBILITYTHAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH-AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLEPLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUEDUSE OFAXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH NEW AXLE.)
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 August 1, 1962. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.