Vehicle recall 72V047000 · February 22, 1972
1971 Bell Bell
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Trailer.possibility that electromagnets within electric brakes may bedefective, causing one or more brakes to fail to operate.(correct byinspecting and replacing with new improved type magnets.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 72V047000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 22, 1972
- Filed by
- BELL MFG. CORPORATION
- Owner notification
- October 15, 1971
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 124
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, electric
Vehicles covered
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