GENESIS UNSPECIFIED 1999: WHEELS
Make : GENESIS | Model : UNSPECIFIED | Year : 1999 |
Build Dates : 1997-09-01 - 1998-09-18 | ||
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 98V248000 | ||
Date Owner's Notified: 1998-11-17 | Date Received by ODI: 1998-10-07 | Date Added to Database: 1998-10-13 |
Manufacturers Involved: IC CORPORATION | ||
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
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Component: WHEELS | ||
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1878 | ||
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES BUILT WITH THE REAR AXLE FIVE-SPOKE CAST STYLE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES, CODES 28A002, 28A003, 28A006, AND 28A007. THESE ASSEMBLIES HAVE MIS-MATCHED WHEEL SPACER AND CLAMPS, WHICH COULD CAUSE HIGH STRESS ON THE WHEEL STUDS. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN POTENTIAL WHEEL STUD FAILURES, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
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Remedy:
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN NOVEMBER 17, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT AND INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMTRAN AT 1-800-843-5615.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'. |