Recall 89E010000: Wheels, Multi Piece

NHTSA recall 89E010000 · announced May 1, 1989 · Webb Wheel · 48,861 units affected

The problem

IMPROPER GRADE OF STEEL WAS USED AND WHEN HEAT TREATED STUDS FAILED TO MEET STRENGTH AND HARDNESS REQUIREMENTS.

The risk

THE SOFT STUD MAY FAIL TO RETAIN THE HUB AND WHEELASSEMBLY AND AN ACCIDENT MAY RESULT.

What to do

THE STUDS WILL BE REPLACED WITH PROPERLY STRENGTHEN STUDS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEEL HUB STUDS.VEHICLE CATEGORY: TRUCKS AND TRAILERS.

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