Vehicle recall 71V172000 · October 4, 1971

1960-1963 Progress Progress

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

Notes: Possibility that induction hardening process in effect at nort h americanrockwell's axle plant may have created high residua l stresses at inner bearingshoulder area.stresses may becom e physical cracks under extended fieldservice continued use o f axle after cracking has occurred may cause axlespindle to f racture.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary .)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V172000
Reported to NHTSA: October 4, 1971
Filed by: PROGRESS IND., INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 36
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V172000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Progress Progress (1960-1963): 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960

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