NHTSA Recall 91V149000

Filed by Winnebago Industries, Inc.. Component: Wheels. Reported 1991-09-17. An estimated 160 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINER NUTS HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TORQUED. THE PRELOAD ON THE BEARING FROM THE LOOSENED HUB RETAINER NUT MAY CAUSE BEARING FAILURE.

Risk

A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY CAUSE THE AXLE TO BREAK,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

What the manufacturer will do

INSPECT BEARING AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. TORQUE THE HUB RETAINER NUT 230 TO 350 FOOT POUNDS.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL TRUCKS.

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