Vehicle recall 72V105000 · May 8, 1972

1960-1962 Kentucky Kentucky

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

Notes: Trailer.manfd 1-1, 1960 thru 7-31, 1962.POSSIBILITY that inductionhardening process in effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may havecreated high residual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses mayturn into physical cracks under extended field service.continued use oftheaxle after cracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspectingand replacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V105000
Reported to NHTSA: May 8, 1972
Filed by: KENTUCKY MFG. CO.
Vehicles potentially affected: 241
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V105000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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

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