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Safety recall · 72V132000

Suspension: non-powered axle assembly Universal Oil recall

UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS CO reported this recall to NHTSA on May 23, 1972. It covers about 2 vehicles across 3 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
72V132000
Reported
May 23, 1972
Vehicles
2
Area
Suspension

Contacts

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. )

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Universal Oil dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 72V132000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1960 Universal Oil Universal Oil11D
1961 Universal Oil Universal Oil01C
1962 Universal Oil Universal Oil01C

Questions

Is the 72V132000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS CO's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 72V132000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 72V132000 announced?

UNIVERSAL OIL PRODUCTS CO reported it to NHTSA on May 23, 1972. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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