Load King Recall 72V133000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V133000 · announced May 23, 1972 · filed by Load King Trailer Co. · 4 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
FIELD FLOAT TRAILERS.MANFD 1-60 THRU 7-31, 1963.POSSIBILITYTHAT INDUCTIONHARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT 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 OFAXLEAFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE 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.