Vehicle recall 72V139000 · June 1, 1972

1960-1962 Theurer Theurer

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

Notes: Theurer campaign no 1.TRAILER w/tandem and/or single axle.manufactured 1-11960 thru 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardening process in effect atnorth american rockwell's axle plant may have created high residual stresses atinner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn into physical cracks underextended field service.continued use of axle after cracking may cause axlespindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing withnew axle.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V139000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1972
Filed by: ATLANTIC FAB OF NJ, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 52
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V139000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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