Peabody Recall 72V170000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V170000 · announced July 6, 1972 · filed by Peabody Galion Corp. · 296 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
PEABODY CAMPAIGN NO N/A.HERCULES.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENINGPROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGHRESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.THESE STRESSES MAY TURN INTOPHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTERCRACKING 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.