NHTSA Recall 72V137000
NHTSA Campaign Id 72V137000; Date: Jun. 1, 1972
Recalled Vehicles:
1960 Utility Utility; 1961 Utility Utility; 1962 Utility Trailer Utility Trailer
Component: Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered Axle Assembly
Manufactured by: Utility Trailer Mfg. Co.
Affected Units:: 1,901
Recall Summary:
How to Fix:
Recall Notes:
Trailer. Mandfd 1-1 1960 thru 7-31 1962. Possibility that induction hardeningprocess in effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may have created highresidual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area. Stresses may turn intophysical cracks under extended field service. Continued use ofaxle aftercracking may cause axle spindle to fracture. (correct by inspecting andreplacing with new axle. )
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 19, 1972
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