| Make : FRUEHAUF | Model : FB | Year : 1992 |
| Build Dates : 19920601 - 19920901 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V163000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19921030 | Date Received by ODI: 19921104 | Date Added to Database: 19921116 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 84 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES WERE MISSING FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. MISSING INNER BEARING CONES CAN CAUSE OIL SEAL DETERIORATION OR CAUSE OVERHEATED BRAKES BECAUSE THE BRAKE DRUM COULD REST ON THE BRAKE LINING. |
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Consequence:
OVERHEATED BRAKES RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES,AND DETERIORATED OIL SEALS CAN RESULT IN SEIZED BEARINGS AND WHEEL FAILURES.INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE OR SEIZED BEARING AND WHEEL FAILURE CAN RESULT IN ANACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
INSTALL MISSING INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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