1961 Peabody Peabody Recall Information and Defects
The 1961 Peabody Peabody has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and PEABODY GALION CORP.. These critical defects primarily concern non-powered axle assembly. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
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Defect #1: Non-powered Axle Assembly Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 72V170000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Peabody campaign no n/a. Hercules. Possibility that induction hardeningprocess in effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may have created highresidual stresses at inner bearing shoulder area. These stresses may turn intophysical cracks under extended field service. Continued use of axle aftercracking may cause axle spindle to fracture. (correct by inspecting andreplacing with new axle. )