Lufkin Recall 72V129000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V129000 · announced May 23, 1972 · filed by Lufkin Ind., Inc. · 34 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VAN TRAILER SPECIAL TRAILERS.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 PHYSICALCRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAYCAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WHERENECESSARY.)
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.