Vehicle recall 71V166000 · September 23, 1971

1960-1962 Hobbs Trailers Hobbs Trailers

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

Notes: Highway TRAILERS.MFG.JAN.1, 1960 to SEPT.30 1962.POS sibility thatinduction hardening process in effect at north-a merican rockwell's axle plantcreated high residual stresses a t inner bearing shoulder area.stresses mayturn into physica l cracks under extended field service.continued use of axleafter cracking has axle spindle to fracture.(correct by repl acing wherereplacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V166000
Reported to NHTSA: September 23, 1971
Filed by: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Vehicles potentially affected: 220
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V166000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Hobbs Trailers Hobbs Trailers (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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