Fruehauf 1992 Wheels recall
Recalled November 4, 1992 · NHTSA recall 92V163000 · Fruehauf
Hazard
OVERHEATED BRAKES RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES,AND DETERIORATED OIL SEALS CAN RESULT IN SEIZED BEARINGS AND WHEEL FAILURES.INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE OR SEIZED BEARING AND WHEEL FAILURE CAN RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSTALL MISSING INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES.
Units
84 units
Description
THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES WERE MISSING 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 →