Vehicle recall 72V170000 · July 6, 1972

1960-1962 Peabody Peabody

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

Notes: Peabody campaign no n/a.hercules.possibility that induction hardeningprocess in effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may have created highresidual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.these stresses may turn intophysical cracks under extended field service.continued use of axle aftercracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with new axle.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V170000
Reported to NHTSA: July 6, 1972
Filed by: PEABODY GALION CORP.
Vehicles potentially affected: 296
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V170000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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