Vehicle recall 71V185000 · October 18, 1971

1960-1963 American Trailers American Trailers

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 axle plant may have created high residualstresses at inner bearingshoulder area.may become physicalcracks under extended field service.continued use of axle af ter cracking occurs may cause axle may cause axlespindle to f racture.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary .)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V185000
Reported to NHTSA: October 18, 1971
Filed by: AMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.
Owner notification: September 30, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 219
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V185000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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American Trailers American Trailers (1960-1963): 1963, 1962, 1961, 1960

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