WHEELS MAY LOOSEN DUE TO USE OF INCORRECT CAP NUT, PREVENTING PROPER CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL AND EVENTUAL
— Recall Campaign #90V057000
WHEELS MAY LOOSEN DUE TO USE OF INCORRECT CAP NUT, PREVENTING PROPER CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF TORQUE.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 27 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
90V057000
| Manufacturer: | FRUEHAUF CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | March 21, 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 90V057000 |
| Units affected: | 27 |
- Description:
- WHEELS MAY LOOSEN DUE TO USE OF INCORRECT CAP NUT, PREVENTING PROPER CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF TORQUE.
- Consequeces:
- WHEEL BOLT CIRCLE CAN CRACK, ALLOWING TIRE AND WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE; THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER CONTROL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW WHEELS FOR DAMAGED WHEELS AND REPLACE CAP NUTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: WHEEL CAP NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRAILERS WITH SINGLE STEEL WHEELS.