Vehicle recall 71V204000 · November 10, 1971

1960-1962 Cook Cook

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

Notes: Cook brothers campaign no n/a.semi-trailer sds, bds, lwa, hd A.JAN.1,1960THRU DEC.31, 1962.POSSIBILITY that induct ion hardening process in effectat north-american rockwell axl e plant may have created high residual stress atinner bearingshoulder area.stresses may become physical cracks under extended field service.continued use of axle after cracking occ urs occurs maycause axle spindle to fracture.(correct inspe cting and replacing wherenecessary).necessary.&ield

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V204000
Reported to NHTSA: November 10, 1971
Filed by: COOK BROS. EQUIP. COMPANY
Owner notification: October 1, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 50
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V204000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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