Motac Recall 72V273000: Suspension, Rear, Axle, Non-powered Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 72V273000 · announced November 8, 1972 · filed by Motac, Incorporated · 37 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

MOTAC CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.1-1- 1960 THRU 7-31-1962.POSSIBILITY THATINDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANTMAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA,STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUEDUSE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING HAS OCCURRED MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSEPCTING AND REPLACING AXLE WHERE NECESSARY.)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1960 Motac Motac
• 1961 Motac Motac
• 1962 Motac Motac

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.