Vehicle recall 72V012000 · January 14, 1972
1971 Ratcliff Ratcliff
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Towlow trailer.possibility that spring eye bolts used in axle asslembly wereimproperly heat treated and may shear off when subjected to even a small amountof stress.(correct by replacing with properly tempered eye bolts.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V012000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 14, 1972
- Filed by
- RATCLIFF IND., INC.
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 72
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Suspension
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Ratcliff Ratcliff (1971): 1971
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