Butler Recall 71V217000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 71V217000 · announced November 24, 1971 · filed by Butler Manufacturing · 162 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
BUTLER CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.JAN.1 1960 THRU JUL.311962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECTAT NORTH-AMERICANROCKWELL AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RE SIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARINGSHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAYBECOME PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELDSERVICE.CONTINUE D USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING OCCURS MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLETOFRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSAR Y.)
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.