Recalls for your 1961 Thompson Thompson

Recalls for 1961 Thompson Thompson

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Thompson & Thompson

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Thompson & Thompson

Taken in Brighton Marina East Sussex

DEFECT #1 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY


Posted on: 1979-10-12
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Thompson campaign no n/a.tank trailer.possibility that the inductionhardening processin effect at north american rockwell's axle plant may havecreated high residual stresses at the inner bearing shoulder area.thesestresses may turn into physical cracks under extended field service.continueduse of the axle after cracking has occurred may cause axle spindle to fracture.(correct by inspecting and replacing axle where necessary.)