Vehicle recall 71V189000 · October 20, 1971

1960-1962 Trailmobile Trailmobile

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

Notes: Jan 1, 1960 July 31 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardenin g process ineffect at north american rockwell's axle plant ma y have created high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulde r area.stresses may become physical underextended field ser vice.continued use of axle after after cracking occurs,maycause axle spindle to (correct by inspecting and replacing whe renecessary).necessary.%ly.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V189000
Reported to NHTSA: October 20, 1971
Filed by: TRAILMOBILE INC.
Owner notification: September 29, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 18,385
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V189000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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