Vehicle recall 71V217000 · November 24, 1971

1960-1962 Butler Butler

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

Notes: Butler campaign no n/A.TRAILER.JAN.1 1960 thru JUL.311962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardening process in effectat north-americanrockwell axle plant may have created high re sidual stresses at inner bearingshoulder area.stresses maybecome physical cracks under extended fieldservice.continue d use of axle after cracking occurs may cause axle spindletofracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessar y.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 71V217000
Reported to NHTSA: November 24, 1971
Filed by: BUTLER MANUFACTURING
Owner notification: August 30, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 162
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 71V217000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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

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