Mitsubishi, Hyundai 1990 Wheels recall
Recalled March 15, 1990 · NHTSA recall 90V053000 · Mitsubishi
Hazard
THIS COULD CAUSE WHEEL BEARING FREEPLAY AND COULD RESULT IN BEARING DAMAGE, AND POSSIBLE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL THROUGH WHEEL FAILURE.
Remedy
REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
Units
2,281 units
Description
LOCK WASHER LOCATED UNDER THE NUT THAT SECURES THE FRONT HUB TO THE DRIVE SHAFT MAY HAVE HAD IMPROPER HEAT TREATMENT AND COULD CRACK.
What to do
REPLACE LOCK WASHER ON EACH FRONT WHEEL AND REPAIR AREA AROUND LOCK WASHER AS NECESSARY.
Product
Mitsubishi EXCEL · Mitsubishi PRECIS
Manufacturer(s)
Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. · Hyundai Motor America
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →