Vehicle recall 72V312000 · December 22, 1972

1960-1962 Aluminum Body Aluminum Body

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

Notes: Aluminum body campaign no n/a.trailer.possibility that induction hardeningprocess in effect at north american rockwells axle plant may have created highresidual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn intophysical cracks under extended field service.continued use of axle aftercracking has occurred it may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct byinspecting and replace axle where necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 72V312000
Reported to NHTSA: December 22, 1972
Filed by: ALUMINUM BODY CORPORATION
Owner notification: December 1, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 100
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Recall 72V312000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Aluminum Body Aluminum Body (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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