ELKHART VAN CONVERSION 1994: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
| Make : ELKHART | Model : VAN CONVERSION | Year : 1994 |
| Build Dates : 1995-12-06 - 1996-06-12 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97V098000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-07-01 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-06-04 | Date Added to Database: 1997-06-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Glaval Bus | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 84 | ||
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Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: GLAVAL CONVERSION VANS, 1995 CHEVROLET/GMC G-20 VANS EQUIPPED WITH TIPAN 15" X 7" WHEELS. THERE IS INADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT ON THE WHEELS WHEN INSTALLED ON THESE VANS. |
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Consequence:
IMPROPER TIGHTENING OF THESE WHEELS CAN, OVER TIME, CAUSE EXCESSIVE LOOSENING OF THE LUG NUTS, FRACTURE OF THE LUG STUDS, AND SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
THESE WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITH WHEELS HAVING A DEEPENED LUG NUT SEAT AND APPROPRIATE LUG NUTS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 1, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALERON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT GLAVAL AT 1-800-348-3708.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
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