Wilco Recall 72V118000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 72V118000 · announced May 15, 1972 · filed by Wilco, Inc. · 117 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

TRAILER.MANFD U-1 1960 THRU 12-31 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENINGPROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGHRESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTOPHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OFAXLE AFTERCRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WITH NEW AXLE.)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1960 Wilco Wilco
• 1961 Wilco Wilco
• 1962 Wilco Wilco

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