NHTSA Recall 81V139000
Filed by IVECO TRUCK OF N.A., INC.. Component: Wheels. Reported 1981-11-16. An estimated 641 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
DUE TO AN INTERFERENCE PROBLEM WITH THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE DRUM MOUNTING BOLTS, THE SPARE WHEEL MAY NOT SEAT SECURELY AGAINST THE HUB WHEN PLACED ON THE FRONT AXLE.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE SPARE RIM WITH A RIM OF THE CORRECT DESIGN. THE PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH KRONPRINZ SPARE WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; SPARE WHEEL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: AN INSECURE OR LOOSE WHEEL COULD CAUSE VEHICLE HANDLINGPROBLEMS AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
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