Recall 86V047000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs — Honey · reported 26 Mar 1986 · 1,540 vehicles potentially affected
What's wrong
THE WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE OF 90-95 FT LBS. SPECIFIED ON THE LABELS ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR HOME ARE INCORRECT. THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES ARE PROVIDED IN THE MOTOR HOMES OWNER'S MANUAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: INCORRECT WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL NUTS TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF OR CAUSE THE LUGS TO BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS, THE WHEEL MAY FALL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
CORRECTED LABELS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND DEALERS.
SYSTEM: LABEL, WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD AND CHEVROLET CUT OFFVAN CHASSIS.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Is this car's recall fixed?
Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.
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