Truckweld Recall 72V238000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly
NHTSA recall 72V238000 · announced September 28, 1972 · filed by Truckweld Equip. Co. · 17 units affected
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
TRUCKWELD CAMPAIGN NO N/A.EQUIPPED WITH TIMKEN MODEL TK 750 AXLES.TRAILER.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICANROCKWELL'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 AXLE SPINDLE 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.