Vehicle recall 72V144000 · June 1, 1972

1960-1962 Williamsen Williamsen

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 inductionhardening process in effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may havecreated high residual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses mayturn into physical cracks under extended field service.continued use ofaxleafter cracking has occurred may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct byinspecting and replacing with new axle).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V144000
Reported to NHTSA: June 1, 1972
Filed by: WILLIAMSEN BODY&EQUIP.CO.
Vehicles potentially affected: 130
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V144000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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

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