Pennco Recall 72V117000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V117000 · announced May 15, 1972 · filed by Pennco Industries, Inc. · 78 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
TRAILER MANFD 1960 THRU 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS INEFFECT AT NORTH-AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUALSTRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKSUNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSEAXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH NEW AXLE.)
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.