MACK B 1983: WHEELS:RIM
| Make : MACK | Model : B | Year : 1983 |
| Build Dates : 1982-09-01 - 1983-07-01 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 83V070000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1983-08-03 | Date Received by ODI: 1983-07-27 | Date Added to Database: 1983-08-09 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1671 | ||
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Summary:
A FAULTY RIM DESIGN IN WHICH RIMS HAVE EITHER 8 OR 10 SLOTS "DEPENDING ON RIM TYPE" ALLOWS BENDING OF THE RIM UNDER A HEAVY LOAD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RIM ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY. |
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