Spindle: armRecall 73V-112 · Starcraft vehicles

STARCRAFT COMPANY recall 73V-112 covers 193 Starcraft vehicles for a spindle: arm problem, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 1973.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1934 models
ReportedMay 14, 1973Owners notified Feb 14, 1973
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 73V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

What to do

The fix

The remedy has not been described yet.

POSSIBILITY THAT THE AXLE SPINDLE FORGING PROCESSES USED BY AXLE SUPPLIERCAUSED THE STEEL IN THE AXLE SPINDLE TO BECOME POWDERY.THIS CONDITION GISESNO SUPPORTING STRENGTH AND CAN ALLOW SPINDLE TO SNAP ON AXLES.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY).

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1973 to February 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.