1961 ACME ACME

1961 ACME ACME Recall Title: SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

1961 ACME ACME Recall Date: 1972-05-19

1961 ACME ACME NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 72V125000

1961 ACME ACME Recall Manufacturer: ACME TRUCK BODY & HOIST

1961 ACME ACME Recall Component(s): SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

1961 ACME ACME Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 2

1961 ACME ACME Recall Overview:

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

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1961 ACME ACME Recall Notes: TRAILER.POSSIBILITY THAT INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTHAMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLE PLANT MAY HAVE CREATEDHIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT INNERBEARING SHOULDER AREA.THESE STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDEREXTENDED FIELD SERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF AXLE AFTER CRACKING MAY CAUSE AXLESPINDLE TO FRACTURE.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH NEW AXLE.)