GINDY UNSPECIFIED 1961: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V023000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| GINDY | UNSPECIFIED | 1961 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1972-09-01 | 1973-02-01 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1960-01-01 - 1962-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: GINDY MFG. CORP.
Component: POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5000
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
Notes
GINDY CAMPAIGN NO N/A.TRAILER.JAN 60 THRU JUL 31 1962.POSSIBILITY THATTHE INDUCTION HARDENING PROCESS IN EFFECT AT NORTH AMERICAN ROCKWELL'S AXLEPLANT MAY HAVE CREATED HIGH RESIDUAL STRESSES AT THE INNER BEARING SHOULDERAREA.THESE STRESSES MAY TURN INTO PHYSICAL CRACKS UNDER EXTENDED FIELDSERVICE.CONTINUED USE OF THE AXLE AFTER CRACKING HAS OCCURRED MAY CAUSE AXLESPINDLE TO FRACTURE.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING AXLEWHERE NECESSARY.'
