Vehicle recall 73V060000 · March 12, 1973
1960-1962 Hill Hill
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Notes
- Hill campaign no n/a.timken axle.trailer.possibility that inductionhardening process in effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may havecreated high residual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses mayturn into physical cracks under extended field service.continued use of theaxle after cracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspectingand replacing where necessary.)
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 73V060000
- Reported to NHTSA
- March 12, 1973
- Filed by
- HILL MFG. COMPANY
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 19
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Power train › Axle assembly
Vehicles covered
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