Vehicle recall 72V124000 · May 19, 1972

1961-1962 Tech Weld Tech Weld

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: 72V124000
Reported to NHTSA: May 19, 1972
Filed by: TECH WELD CORPORATION
Vehicles potentially affected: 17
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V124000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Tech Weld Tech Weld (1961-1962): 1962, 1961

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