Vehicle recall 72V006000 · January 11, 1972
1960-1962 Heil Heil
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Trailers.manfd 1-1 1960 thru 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardeningprocess at north american rockwell's axle plant may have created high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn into physicalcracks under extended field service.continued use of axle after crackingoccurs may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V006000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 11, 1972
- Filed by
- HEIL COMPANY
- Owner notification
- January 6, 1972
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 736
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Suspension
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