Vehicle recall 73V020000 · February 1, 1973

1960-1962 Thompson Thompson

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

Notes: Thompson campaign no n/a.tank trailer.possibility that the inductionhardening processin effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may havecreated high residual stresses at the inner bearing shoulder area.thesestresses may turn into physical cracks under extended field service.continueduse of the axle after cracking has occurred may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing axle where necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V020000
Reported to NHTSA: February 1, 1973
Filed by: THOMPSON TANK & MFG. CO.
Owner notification: September 22, 1971
Vehicles potentially affected: 5
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 73V020000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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

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