OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
89V110000
Power Train:axle Assembly:axle Shaft:seal
Reported Jul 3, 1989 · SAAB CARS USA, INC.
Summary
DUE TO IMPROPER SEATING, THERE COULD BE A CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE WEAR WASHER AND AXLE LUG, OR BETWEEN THE WEAR WASHER AND THE INNER RACE OF THE BEARING.
Consequence
WHEN TRUCK IS LOADED, CONTACT BETWEEN HUB NUT AND HUBEND CAP COULD CAUSE NUT TO BECOME BACKED OFF AND RESULT IN THE WHEEL BECOMINGLOOSE CAUSING FAILURE OF THE BEARING AND/OR AXLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
Remedy
ADJUST BEARING CLEARANCE TO PREVENT HUB NUTS FROM BACKING OFF AND WHEEL BECOMING LOOSE.
Notes
SYSTEM:REAR AXLE/WHEEL BEARINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SCANIA AD 80 REAR AXLE.
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