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NHTSA recall 71V208000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Great Dane Great Dane

Reported Nov 12, 1971240 vehicles affectedGREAT DANE TRAILERS, INC.Built Jan 1, 1960 – Jul 1, 1962

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Notes

Great dane campaign no n/a.van platform and tank trailers. Possibility thatinduction hardening process in effect at nort h-american rockwell axle plantmay have created high residualstresses at inner bearing shoulder area.stresses may becomephysical cracks under extended field service.continueduse o f axle after cracking occurs, may cause axle spindle to fractu re.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.)