Vehicle recall 72V179000 · July 14, 1972

1960-1962 Smith Tank Smith Tank

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

Notes: Smith tank campaign no n/a.trailer built 1-1 1960 thru 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardening process in effect at north americanrockwell's axle plant may have created high residuel stresses at inner bearingshoulder area.stresses may turn into physical cracks under extended fieldservice, continued use of axle after cracking may cause axle spindle tofracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V179000
Reported to NHTSA: July 14, 1972
Filed by: SMITH TANK AND EQUIPMENT
Owner notification: February 4, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 2
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V179000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Smith Tank Smith Tank (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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