NHTSA Campaign 98V193000
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Issued by ELDORADO NATIONAL · Reported Aug 17, 1998 · 35 vehicles affected
What's wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET GMT 600 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH A GRANNING TAG AXLE ADDED. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE TAG AXLE, THE RETAINING RING THAT GOES BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE LUG NUTS WAS INADVERTENTLY LEFT OFF.
Consequence
THESE RINGS PROVIDE THE DISHED SURFACE FOR THE FLARED NUTS TO CONTACT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO RETAINER RINGS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELDORADO | AEROTECH | 1997 | 35 |
| ELDORADO | AEROTECH | 1998 | 35 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 98V193000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.