Vehicle recall 72V132000 · May 23, 1972

1960-1962 Universal OIL Universal OIL

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 induction hardeningprocess in effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may have created highresidual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn intophysical cracks under extended field service.continued use ofaxle aftercracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with new axle.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V132000
Reported to NHTSA: May 23, 1972
Filed by: UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS CO
Vehicles potentially affected: 2
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V132000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Universal OIL Universal OIL (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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