Vehicle recall 72V140000 · June 1, 1972

1960-1962 Allied Marathon

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

Notes: Manfd 1-1 1960 thru 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardening process ineffect at north american rockwell's axle plant may have created high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulder area.these stresses may turn into physicalcracks under extended field service.continued use of axle after cracking maycause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing with newaxle.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V140000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1972
Filed by: ALLIED TNK TRK EQUIP CO.
Vehicles potentially affected: 13
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V140000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Allied Marathon (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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