Recall 89E009000: Wheels, Multi Piece

NHTSA recall 89E009000 · announced April 25, 1989 · Webb Wheel · 1,001 units affected

The problem

INSTALLED CAPSCREW HEAD COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BODY DUE TO HYDROGEN EMBRITTLEMENT DURING THE PLATING PROCESS.

The risk

BRAKE COULD BECOME LOOSE ON THE WHEEL CAUSING FAILUREOF THE BRAKES WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

REPLACE BRAKE DRUM CAPSCREW AND PROPERLY TORQUE.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: CAST SPOKE WHEELS.VEHICLE CATAGORY: TRAILERS.

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