Vehicle recall 71V212000 · November 16, 1971

1960-1962 Highway Highway

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

Notes: Highway campaign no n/a.semi-TRAILER.JAN.1, 1960 thru ju l 31 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardening process in ef fect at north-americanrockwell axle plant may have created hi gh residual stresses at inner bearingshoulder area.stressesmay become physical cracks under extended fieldservice.con tinued use of axle after cracking occurs may cause to fracture .(correct by inspecting and replacing where replacing wherenecessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V212000
Reported to NHTSA: November 16, 1971
Filed by: HIGHWAY TRAILER IND.,INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,642
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V212000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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