NHTSA Campaign 93V096000
WHEELS:MULTI PIECE
Issued by AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. · Reported May 21, 1993 · 2,149 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE CAR DOLLY WHEELS WERE INSTALLED WITH 90 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS INSTEAD OF 60 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS. THE LUG NUTS DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE WHEEL HOLES AND CAN BECOME LOOSE.
Consequence
LOOSE LUG NUTS CAN CAUSE DOLLY WHEEL SEPARATION ANDRESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLE AND/OR CAR DOLLY CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
REPLACE THE 90 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS WITH LUG NUTS PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AUTOMATIC | KARTOTE | 1989 | 2,149 |
| AUTOMATIC | KARTOTE | 1990 | 2,149 |
| AUTOMATIC | KARTOTE | 1991 | 2,149 |
| AUTOMATIC | KARTOTE | 1992 | 2,149 |
| AUTOMATIC | KARTOTE | 1993 | 2,149 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 93V096000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.