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NHTSA recall 72V312000

Suspension › Rear › Axle › Non-powered axle assembly

Aluminum Body Aluminum Body

Reported Dec 22, 1972100 vehicles affectedALUMINUM BODY CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 1960 – Jul 1, 1962

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Notes

Aluminum body campaign no n/a.trailer.possibility that induction hardeningprocess in effect at north american rockwells 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 has occurred it may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct byinspecting and replace axle where necessary).