Vehicle recall 72V260000 · October 27, 1972

1971-1972 Riteway 6811

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

Notes: Riteway campaign no n/a.equipped with FS1800 axle.possibility that undercertain operational maneuvers universal joint on front axle drive may becomemisaligned and/or contact axle housing.condition could cause universal jointfailure, which could interfere with steering control.(correct by inspectingand making necessary modifications where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V260000
Reported to NHTSA: October 27, 1972
Filed by: RITE-WAY, INC. OF INDIANA
Owner notification: October 12, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 43
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Driveline › Universal joint

Recall 72V260000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Riteway 6811 (1971-1972): 1972, 1971

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