OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98V193000
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Reported Aug 17, 1998 · ELDORADO NATIONAL
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.
Consequence
THESE RINGS PROVIDE THE DISHED SURFACE FOR THE FLARED NUTS TO CONTACT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO RETAINER RINGS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
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).
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