NHTSA Recall 71V204000
Filed by COOK BODY COMPANY. Component: Suspension. Reported 1971-11-10. An estimated 50 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
COOK BROTHERS CAMPAIGN NO N/A.SEMI-TRAILER SDS, BDS, LWA, HD A.JAN.1,1960THRU DEC.31, 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCT ION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECTAT NORTH-AMERICAN ROCKWELL AXL E PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESS ATINNER BEARINGSHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY BECOME PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING OCC URS OCCURS MAYCAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT INSPE CTING AND REPLACING WHERENECESSARY).NECESSARY.&IELD
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