Progress Recall 71V172000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 71V172000 · announced October 4, 1971 · filed by Progress Ind., Inc. · 36 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORT H AMERICANROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUA L STRESSES AT INNER BEARINGSHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY BECOM E PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELDSERVICE CONTINUED USE O F AXLE AFTER CRACKING HAS OCCURRED MAY CAUSE AXLESPINDLE TO F RACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY .)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1960 Progress Progress
• 1961 Progress Progress
• 1962 Progress Progress
• 1963 Progress Progress

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.