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NHTSA recall 71V185000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

American Trailers American Trailers

Reported Oct 18, 1971219 vehicles affectedAMERICAN TRAILERS, INC.Built Mar 1, 1960 – Mar 1, 1963

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Notes

Possibility that induction hardening process in effect at nort h-americanrockwell axle plant may have created high residualstresses at inner bearingshoulder area.may become physicalcracks under extended field service.continued use of axle af ter cracking occurs may cause axle may cause axlespindle to f racture.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary .)