AMERITRANS F550 1997: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
| Make : AMERITRANS | Model : F550 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 1997-01-01 - 1997-05-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V026000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1998-02-12 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-02-02 | Date Added to Database: 1998-02-10 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Ferrari North America, Inc. | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 48 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH WHEEL BOLTS, PART NUMBER 146989. THE WHEEL BOLTS WERE NOT PROPERLY TIGHTENED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION WAS CAUSE WHEEL RIM VIBRATION INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEEL BOLTS WITH NEW WHEEL BOLTS THAT HAVE BEEN PERMANENTLY TREATED WITH AN ANTI-SEIZING MATERIAL. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 12, 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT FERRARI AT 1-201-816-2651.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |
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