Gh Hicks Recall 73V030000: Power Train, Axle Assembly

NHTSA recall 73V030000 · announced February 15, 1973 · filed by G.h. Hicks & Sons, Inc. · 9 units affected

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

HICKS CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.JAN.1, 1960 THRU AUG.1962.POSSIBILITYTHAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH-AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLEPLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNER BEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUEDUSE OFAXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH NEW AXLE.)

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1960 Gh Hicks Gh Hicks
• 1961 Gh Hicks Gh Hicks
• 1962 Gh Hicks Gh Hicks

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