NHTSA Recall 90V057000

NHTSA Campaign Id 90V057000; Date: Mar. 21, 1990

Wheel bolt circle can crack, allowing tire and wheel to separate from the vehicle; this could affect driver control and result in an accident.

Recalled Vehicles:

1989 Fruehauf Fruehauf

Component: Wheels:cap/cover/hub

Manufactured by: Fruehauf Corporation

Affected Units:: 27

Recall Summary:

Wheels may loosen due to use of incorrect cap nut, preventing proper contact with the wheel and eventual loss of torque.

How to Fix:

Install new wheels for damaged wheels and replace cap nuts.

Recall Notes:

System: wheel cap nuts. Vehicle description: truck trailers with single steel wheels.

Also see:

All recalls of Fruehauf vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.