FRONT WHEEL BEARING ADJUSTING NUT RETAINING KEYS MAY BE MISSING FROM FRONT AXLE ASSEMBLIES, ALLOWING THE NUT TO LOOSEN.
Safety risk
THIS COULD RESULT IN DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL AND HUBASSEMBLY FROM THE AXLE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
INSTALL RETAINING KEYS IN FRONT WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLIES WHERE MISSING.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
Component
Complaints
Median mileage
Visibility: rearview mirrors/devices: exterior
5
—
Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly
4
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine
3
—
Tires
3
—
Electrical system: ignition
2
—
Electrical system: ignition: switch
2
—
Electrical system: wiring
2
—
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
2
—
Engine and engine cooling: engine: gasoline
2
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump
2
—
Latches/locks/linkages: hood: latch
2
—
Unknown or other
2
—
Vehicle speed control
2
—
Electrical system
1
—
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery
1
—
Electrical system: wiring: interior/under dash
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
1
—
Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system
1
—
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery
1
—
Power train: driveline
1
—
Power train: driveline: driveshaft
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slip
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc
1
—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum
1
—
Structure: body: roof and pillars
1
—
Tires: tread/belt
1
—
Vehicle speed control: cruise control
1
—
Visibility: defroster/defogger/hvac system
1
—
The 1988 model has roughly the same number of complaints as this one. The 1990 model has about 1.5 times as many complaints as this one. These figures reflect raw complaint counts, not failure rates. Higher-selling model years naturally receive more complaints.
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.
