Vehicle recall 72V123000 · May 19, 1972

1960-1962 Walker Walker

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

Notes: Trailer.possibility that induction hardening process in effect at northamerican rockwell's axle plant may have createdhigh residual stresses at innerbearing shoulder area.stresses may turn into physical cracks under extendedfield service.continued use of axle after cracking may cause axle spindle tofracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing withnew axle.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V123000
Reported to NHTSA: May 19, 1972
Filed by: WALKER EQUIPMENT
Vehicles potentially affected: 28
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V123000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

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

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