EAGLE 05 BUS 1978: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V179000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EAGLE | 05 BUS | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-07-25 | 1978-08-16 | 1979-10-12 |
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 350
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
HUB SEPARATION, DUE TO CRACKS BETWEEN THE INNER AND OUTER BEARING OF THE HUB, CAN OCCUR WHICH WILL LEAD TO HUB FAILURE. WHEN FAILURE OCCURS, THE SEPARATED HUB IS RETAINED ON THE AXLE SPINDLE BY THE WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUTS, AND CAN RESULT IN TWO POSSIBLE CONDITIONS: 1" GENERATION OF EXCESSIVE HEAT RESULTING FROM THE BRAKE LINING CONTACTING THE DRUM CAUSING A BLOWN TIRE AND/OR FIRE, AND 2" PROGRESSIVE DAMAGE TO THE HUB WHICH WOULD ALLOW THE SEPARATED HUB WITH THE WHEEL AND TIRE TO BECOME DISENGAGED FROM THE VEHICLE IN AN UNCONTROLLED MANNER.
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE HUBS AT NO CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; HUBS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BLOWN TIRE OR DISENGAGEMENT OF THE HUB FROM THEVEHICLE COULD LEAD TO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
