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NHTSA recall 72V132000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Universal Oil Universal Oil

Reported May 23, 19722 vehicles affectedUNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS COBuilt Jan 1, 1960 – Jul 1, 1962

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Vehicles in this recall

Universal Oil Universal Oil
196019611962

Notes

Trailer.manfd 1-1 1960 thru 7-31 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 ofaxle aftercracking may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting andreplacing with new axle.)