Theurer Recall 72V139000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V139000 · announced June 1, 1972 · filed by Atlantic Fab Of Nj, Inc. · 52 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
THEURER CAMPAIGN NO 1.TRAILER W/TANDEM AND/OR SINGLE AXLE.MANUFACTURED 1-11960 THRU 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT ATNORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES ATINNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDEREXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLESPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITHNEW 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.