SATURN S SERIES 1978: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
| Make : SATURN | Model : S SERIES | Year : 1978 |
| Build Dates : 1977-07-01 - 1978-01-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 79V051000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1979-03-26 | Date Received by ODI: 1979-02-21 | Date Added to Database: 1979-10-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 9700 | ||
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Summary:
A CASTING DEFICIENCY MAY ALLOW WHEELS TO DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE SPOKES BETWEEN THE HUB CAP MOUNTING AREA AND THE RIM CLAMP POCKET. CONTINUED USAGE CAN LEAD TO THE DISENGAGING OF THE RIM AND TIRE FROM THE VEHICLE. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
WHEELS WITH CASTING DEFECTS WILL BE REPLACED AT NO CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY TRUCKS, TRUCK TRAILERS, AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPEDWITH 20 INCH CAST SPOKE WHEELS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; WHEEL SPOKES.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RIM AND TIRE SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND, POSSIBLY, A VEHICLE ACCIDENT WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.NOTE: UNTIL VEHICLE IS INSPECTED AND CORRECTED, VISUALLY INSPECT SPOKES FORCRACKING PRIOR TO DAILY VEHICLE OPERATION. IF CRACKS ARE PRESENT, DISCONTINUEVEHICLE USE UNTIL REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED. |
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