Power train: axle assemblyRecall 73V-060 · 1960–1962 Hill Hill
HILL MFG. COMPANY recall 73V-060 covers 19 1960–1962 Hill Hill for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on March 12, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V060000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
HILL CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TIMKEN AXLE.TRAILER.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 THEAXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTINGAND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.