Eldorado 1997–1998 Wheels recall
Recalled August 17, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98V193000 · Eldorado
Hazard
THESE RINGS PROVIDE THE DISHED SURFACE FOR THE FLARED NUTS TO CONTACT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO RETAINER RINGS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Units
35 units
Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET GMT 600 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH A GRANNING TAG AXLE ADDED. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE TAG AXLE, THE RETAINING RING THAT GOES BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE LUG NUTS WAS INADVERTENTLY LEFT OFF.
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO RETAINER RINGS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Product
Eldorado AEROTECH
Manufacturer(s)
Eldorado National- California, Inc.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →