Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- Component
- Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
- Manufacturer
- CHRYSLER CORPORATION
- Vehicles affected
- 600
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1993-06-04
- Owners notified
- 1993-08-26
Defect description
THE 15 INCH WHEELS HAVE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WHICH CAUSES POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT AND CENTERING OF THE WHEEL DURING INSTALLATION.
Safety risk
POOR NUT-TO-WHEEL CONTACT DURING INSTALLATION CAN LEAD TOPOSSIBLE LOSS OF A WHEEL, RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
THE ROAD AND SPARE WHEELS WITH THE MALFORMED LUG NUT SEAT CONFIGURATION WILL BE REPLACED.