Vehicle recall 71V162000 · September 17, 1971

1960-1962 Clark Clark

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

Notes: TRAILER.JAN.1,1960 thru JUL.31, 1962.POSSIBILITY thatinductionhardening process at north-american rockwell's axleplant may have createdhigh residual stresses at inner bearingshoulder area.stresses may turn intophysical cracks underextended field service.continued use of axle aftercracking,may cause axle spindle by replacing axle where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V162000
Reported to NHTSA: September 17, 1971
Filed by: CLARK EQUIP. COMPANY
Owner notification: September 14, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 966
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V162000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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

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