Vehicle recall 71V157000 · September 13, 1971

1960-1962 Fruehauf Fruehauf

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Fruehauf campaign no n/A.TRAILER.MFG'D.JAN.1, 1960 tosep 30 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardening process atnorth-american rockwell's axleplant may create high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn in to physical cracks under extended field service.continued us e of axle after cracking has occurred, may cause axle spindletofracture.(correct by replacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V157000
Reported to NHTSA: September 13, 1971
Filed by: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 28, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,000
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V157000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Fruehauf Fruehauf (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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