Fruehauf 1992 Wheels recall
Recalled February 14, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V019000 · Fruehauf
Hazard
OVERHEATED BRAKES RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES;DETERIORATED OIL SEALS CAN RESULT IN SEIZED BEARINGS AND WHEEL FAILURES.
Remedy
INSTALL MISSING INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES.
Units
126 units
Description
THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES WERE OMITTED FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. MISSING INNER BEARING CONES CAN CAUSE OIL SEAL DETERIORATION OR CAUSE OVERHEATED BRAKES BECAUSE THE BRAKE DRUM COULD REST ON THE BRAKE LINING.
What to do
INSTALL MISSING INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES.
Product
Fruehauf FB
Manufacturer(s)
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →