Vehicle recall 73V016000 · January 29, 1973

1966, 1968, 1970-1972 Crane Crane

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

Notes: Crane campaign no n/a.ready-mix carrier w/BD70,000 axle.possibility thatunder extreme load, cracks could develop in the axle spindle.if thiscondition exists it is possible that a failure of the wheel spindle couldresult in the loss of a wheel.(correct byinspecting and replace with new axlewhere necessary).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V016000
Reported to NHTSA: January 29, 1973
Filed by: CRANE CARRIER COMPANY
Vehicles potentially affected: 31
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 73V016000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Crane Crane (1966, 1968, 1970-1972): 1972, 1971, 1970, 1968, 1966

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