Vehicle recall 72V288000 · November 24, 1972

1960-1962 Clough Clough

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

Notes: Clough equipment campaign no n/a.trailer.possibility that inductionhardening process in effect at north american rockewll'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 has occurred may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct byinspecting and replacing axle where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V288000
Reported to NHTSA: November 24, 1972
Filed by: CLOUGH EQUIP. COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 14
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V288000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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

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