Am Hoist Recall 72V008000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V008000 · announced January 12, 1972 · filed by Am Hoist & Derrick Co. · 45 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANT.MANFD 1-1 1960 THRU 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY THATINDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVECREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAYTURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLEAFTER CRACKING HAS OCCURED MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)
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.