Vehicle recall 72V117000 · May 15, 1972

1960-1962 Pennco Pennco

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

Notes: Trailer manfd 1960 thru 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardening process ineffect at north-american rockwell's axle plant may have created high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulder area stresses may turn into physical cracksunder extended field service.continued use of axle after cracking may causeaxle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with new axle.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V117000
Reported to NHTSA: May 15, 1972
Filed by: PENNCO INDUSTRIES, INC.
Owner notification: September 9, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 78
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V117000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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

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