Vehicle recall 73V030000 · February 15, 1973

1960-1962 GH Hicks GH Hicks

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

Notes: Hicks campaign no n/A.TRAILER.JAN.1, 1960 thru AUG.1962.POSSIBILITYTHAT induction hardening process in effect at north-american rockwell's axleplant may have created high residual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn into physical cracks under extended field service.continueduse ofaxle after cracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct byinspecting and replacing with new axle.)

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V030000
Reported to NHTSA: February 15, 1973
Filed by: G.H. HICKS & SONS, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 9
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 73V030000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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GH Hicks GH Hicks (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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