Vehicle recall 72V267000 · November 2, 1972

1960-1962 Truck Trailer Truck Trailer

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

Notes: Truck trailer campaign no n/A.TRAILER.1-1 1960 thru 7-31 1962.POSSIBILITYTHAT induction hardening process in efect at north american rockwell's axleplant may have created high redidual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn into physical cracks under extended field service.continueduse of axle after cracking has occurred may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing axle where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V267000
Reported to NHTSA: November 2, 1972
Filed by: TRUCK TRAILER EQUIP. CO.
Vehicles potentially affected: 16
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V267000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Truck Trailer Truck Trailer (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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