Nye Recall 72V138000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V138000 · announced June 1, 1972 · filed by Nye Implement Co., Inc. · 28 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
NYE CAMPAIGN NO 1.TRAILER USED AS TRAILING AXLE.MANFD 1-1 1960 THRU 7-311962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTHAMERICANROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARINGSHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELDSERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TOFRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING 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.