NHTSA Recall 98V193000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V193000; Date: Aug. 17, 1998
These rings provide the dished surface for the flared nuts to contact.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Eldorado Aerotech; 1998 Eldorado Aerotech
Component: Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts
Manufactured by: Eldorado National
Affected Units:: 35
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Owners will be provided with two retainer rings with installation instructions.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began August 12, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free retainer rings within a reasonable time should contact eldorado national at 1-800-850-1287. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 12, 1998
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