Amertek, Ininc. | NHTSA Recall #92V084000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 92V084000 by Amertek, Ininc.. Includes 118 affected units, WHEELS:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Design of the rear wheel mounting assembly causes a high sensitivity to lug stud nut torque loss and subsequent stud failure through bending fatigue.

Corrective Action

Amertek will reduce the dimension of the outside rear wheel tires; replace the lug nut spacers with cushion washers on each rear wheel hub; replace the current 4.38 inch studs with 3.25 inch studs; and delete the paint on the bevel surface of the stud holes on the wheel disc.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 92V084000

Manufacturer: Amertek, Ininc.

Report Received Date: 1992-06-10T00:00:00

Subject: Wheels:lugs:nuts:bolts

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 118

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Design of the rear wheel mounting assembly causes a high sensitivity to lug stud nut torque loss and subsequent stud failure through bending fatigue.

Consequence Summary: The rear wheel mounting stud can bend and/or break,resulting in detachment of the wheel from the axle if all five lug studs shouldfail.

Corrective Action: Amertek will reduce the dimension of the outside rear wheel tires; replace the lug nut spacers with cushion washers on each rear wheel hub; replace the current 4.38 inch studs with 3.25 inch studs; and delete the paint on the bevel surface of the stud holes on the wheel disc.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-yytw-nwcg-rvdx

NHTSA ID: 92V084000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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