American Trailers Recall 71V185000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 71V185000 · announced October 18, 1971 · filed by American Trailers, Inc. · 219 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORT H-AMERICANROCKWELL AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUALSTRESSES AT INNER BEARINGSHOULDER AREA.MAY BECOME PHYSICALCRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AF TER CRACKING OCCURS MAY CAUSE AXLE MAY CAUSE AXLESPINDLE TO F RACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY .)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1960 American Trailers American Trailers
• 1961 American Trailers American Trailers
• 1962 American Trailers American Trailers
• 1963 American Trailers American Trailers

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