NHTSA Recall 72V239000
Filed by WILLIAMS MFG. CO., INC.. Component: Suspension. Reported 1972-09-28. An estimated 100 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUROBILT CAMPAIGN NO N/A.EQUIPPED WITH STANDARD MODEL TK AXLES.TRAILER.1960 TO 1962.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTHAMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNERBEARING SHOULDER AREA.STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDEDFIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLE SPINDLE TOFRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLE WHERE NECESSARY.)
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