PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1982-05-20.
Recall campaignNHTSA 82V051000
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Component
Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Manufacturer
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED
Vehicles affected
157
Reported to NHTSA
1982-05-20
Owners notified
1982-05-07
Defect description
THE INNER TRACTION WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENTLY, THE NUTS COULD WORK LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY BECOME LOST.
Manufacturer remedy
THE WHEEL RETAINING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, IF NECESSARY.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION ANDLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.