FRUEHAUF UNSPECIFIED 1989: WHEELS:HUB
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 90V057000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| FRUEHAUF | UNSPECIFIED | 1989 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 1990-03-21 | 1990-03-30 |
Manufacturers Involved: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Component: WHEELS:HUB
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 27
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
WHEELS MAY LOOSEN DUE TO USE OF INCORRECT CAP NUT, PREVENTING PROPER CONTACT WITH THE WHEEL AND EVENTUAL LOSS OF TORQUE.
Consequence
WHEEL BOLT CIRCLE CAN CRACK, ALLOWING TIRE AND WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE; THIS COULD AFFECT DRIVER CONTROL AND RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW WHEELS FOR DAMAGED WHEELS AND REPLACE CAP NUTS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEEL CAP NUTS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCK TRAILERS WITH SINGLE STEEL WHEELS.
