Vehicle recall 73V122000 · May 29, 1973

1960-1962 Transport Trailer Transport Trailer

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

Notes: Trailer.built between 1960 - 1962.POSSIBILITY that induction hardeningprocess in effect at north-american rockwell's axle plant may have created highresidual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may turn intophysical cracks under extended field service, continued use of axle aftercracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with new axle).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V122000
Reported to NHTSA: May 29, 1973
Filed by: TRANSPORT TRAILERS, INC.
Vehicles potentially affected: 8
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Power train › Axle assembly

Recall 73V122000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Transport Trailer Transport Trailer (1960-1962): 1962, 1961, 1960

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