THE WHEEL TECH WHEEL DOES NOT SEAT PROPERLY AGAINST THE HUB CAUSING INABILITY TO FULLY TIGHTEN THE WHEEL
— Recall Campaign #93V166000
THE WHEEL TECH WHEEL DOES NOT SEAT PROPERLY AGAINST THE HUB CAUSING INABILITY TO FULLY TIGHTEN THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 66 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
93V166000
| Manufacturer: | Jayco, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 04, 1993 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 93V166000 |
| Units affected: | 66 |
- Description:
- THE WHEEL TECH WHEEL DOES NOT SEAT PROPERLY AGAINST THE HUB CAUSING INABILITY TO FULLY TIGHTEN THE WHEEL LUG NUTS.
- Consequeces:
- IF THE LUG NUTS ARE NOT TIGHTENED THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATEFROM THE TRAILER DURING TRAVEL CAUSING DANGER TO THE TOW VEHICLE AND OTHERVEHICLES IN THE ROADWAY.
- Corrective action:
- REPLACE BOTH WHEELS AND TIRES WITH WHEELS AND TIRES FROM A DIFFERENT DISTRIBUTOR WHICH WILL ALLOW PROPER FIT AGAINST THE HUB AND COMPLETE TIGHTENING OF THE LUG NUTS.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: EAGLE 8, JAY 806 AND JAY 806SD FOLDING CAMPER TRAILERSWITH OPTIONAL SURGE BRAKES USING A WHEEL TECH WHEEL RIM.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT JAYCO SERVICE CENTER AT 1-219-825-5861. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.