Converto Recall 72V181000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V181000 · announced July 14, 1972 · filed by Golay & Company · 7 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
CONVERTO CAMPAIGN NO N/A.DUMP AND BOTTOM TRUCKS.POSSIBILITY THAT 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 OF AXLEAFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING ANDREPLACING WHERE NECESSARY.)
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.