Vehicle recall 72V181000 · July 14, 1972

1960-1962 Converto Converto

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

Notes: Converto campaign no n/a.dump and bottom trucks.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 of axleafter cracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V181000
Reported to NHTSA: July 14, 1972
Filed by: GOLAY & COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 7
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V181000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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