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NHTSA recall 72V179000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Smith Tank Smith Tank

Reported Jul 14, 19722 vehicles affectedSMITH TANK AND EQUIPMENTBuilt Jan 1, 1960 – Jul 1, 1962

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Vehicles in this recall

Smith Tank Smith Tank
196019611962

Notes

Smith tank campaign no n/a.trailer built 1-1 1960 thru 7-31 1962.possibility that induction hardening process in effect at north americanrockwell's axle plant may have created high residuel stresses at inner bearingshoulder area.stresses may turn into physical cracks under extended fieldservice, continued use of axle after cracking may cause axle spindle tofracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing where necessary.)