DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE DRUM MOUNTING BOLTS
— Recall Campaign #81V139000
DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE DRUM MOUNTING BOLTS, THE SPARE WHEEL MAY NOT SEAT SECURELY AGAINST THE HUB WHEN PLACED ON THE FRONT AXLE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 641 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
81V139000
| Manufacturer: | IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC. |
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| Recall date: | November 16, 1981 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 81V139000 |
| Units affected: | 641 |
- Description:
- DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE DRUM MOUNTING BOLTS, THE SPARE WHEEL MAY NOT SEAT SECURELY AGAINST THE HUB WHEN PLACED ON THE FRONT AXLE.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SPARE RIM WITH A RIM OF THE CORRECT DESIGN. THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
- Notes:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KRONPRINZ SPARE WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPARE WHEEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INSECURE OR LOOSE WHEEL COULD CAUSE VEHICLE HANDLINGPROBLEMS AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.