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Spicer Wheels recall
Recalled January 1, 1993 · NHTSA recall 93E003000 · Spicer
Hazard
THE NUTS BACKING OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATIONCAUSE THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE AXLE, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEACCIDENT.
Remedy
ADJUST THE TORQUE ON THE OUTER WHEEL NUTS.
Units
7,423 units
Description
THE OUTER WHEEL NUTS ON EITHER OR BOTH ENDS OF THE AXLE SPINDLES MAY BE IMPROPERLY TORQUED, WHICH COULD PERMIT THE NUTS TO BACK OFF WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION.
What to do
ADJUST THE TORQUE ON THE OUTER WHEEL NUTS.
Product
Spicer TRAILER AXLE
Manufacturer(s)
DANA CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →