Vehicle recall 71V194000 · October 26, 1971

1960-1962 Dairy Equipment Dairy Equipment

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

Notes: JAN.1, 1960 thru JUL.31,1962.POSSIBILITY that inductionhardeningprocess in effect at north-american rockwell axle pl ant may have created highresidual stresses at inner bearing s houlder area.stresses may becomephysical cracks under exten ded field service.continued use of axle aftercracks occur m ay cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V194000
Reported to NHTSA: October 26, 1971
Filed by: DAIRY EQUIP. COMPANY
Owner notification: October 18, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 5
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V194000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Dairy Equipment Dairy Equipment (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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