Vehicle recall 72V273000 · November 8, 1972

1960-1962 Motac Motac

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

Notes: Motac campaign no n/A.TRAILER.1-1- 1960 thru 7-31-1962.POSSIBILITY thatinduction hardening process in effect at north american rockwell's axle plantmay have created high residual 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 insepcting and replacing axle where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V273000
Reported to NHTSA: November 8, 1972
Filed by: MOTAC, INCORPORATED
Vehicles potentially affected: 37
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V273000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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

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