Recall 85E018000: Wheels, Hubcap/cover

NHTSA recall 85E018000 · announced May 20, 1985 · Nmb · 24,240 units affected

The problem

IMPROPER SHAPING OF BOLT HOLE COUNTERSINK AS WELL AS COUNTERSINK BEING TOO SHALLOW AND ECCENTRIC TO THE BOLT HOLE IN SOME CASES CAUSING LUG NUT TO LOSE PROPER TORQUE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: WHEN LUG NUTS LOSE PROPER TORQUE IT CAUSES CRACKS TO DEVELOP IN DISC WHEEL WHICH COULD FAIL AND FALL OFF CAUSING VEHICLE CRASH.

What to do

WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPAIRED OR REPLACED AS NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

DESCRIPTION: HIGHWAY TRUCKS, TRAILERS AND BUSES.SYSTEM: DISC WHEELS 22.5 X 8.25; 24.5 X 8.25.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.