Vehicle recall 73V023000 · February 1, 1973

1960-1962 Gindy Gindy

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

Notes: Gindy campaign no n/a.trailer.jan 60 thru jul 31 1962.POSSIBILITY thatthe induction hardening process in effect at north american rockwell's axleplant may have created high residual stresses at the inner bearing shoulderarea.these stresses may turn into physical cracks under extended fieldservice.continued use of the axle after cracking has occurred may cause axlespindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing axlewhere necessary.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V023000
Reported to NHTSA: February 1, 1973
Filed by: GINDY MFG. CORP.
Owner notification: September 1, 1972
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,000
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 73V023000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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

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