Globe Recall 72V227000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V227000 · announced September 13, 1972 · filed by Globe Fabricators · 3 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
GLOBE CAMPAIGN NO N/A.EQUIPPED WITH MODEL TK TRAILER AXLES MANUFACTURED BYROCKWELL STANDARD CO.TRAILER.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESSIN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATEDHIGH RESIDUALSTRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICALCRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAYCAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLEWHERENECESSARY.)
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.