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NHTSARecalled Jun 13, 1978 · #78V134000

BRAKES:ELECTRIC:ACTUATING ASSEMBLY:MAGNET

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH NEW SPECIAL LUG WHEEL BOLTS FOR MOUNTING FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE IF BOLTS ARE USED TO MOUNT A STEEL SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THE BOLTS MAY PROTRUDE INTO THE BRAKE AREA WHEN FASTENING THE STEEL SPARE WHEEL. WHEN THE WHEEL ROTATES, THE BOLTS MAY CONTACT THE ELECTRIC BRAKE MAGNET CAUSING BRAKE MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE.

Product details

Product
BRAKES:ELECTRIC:ACTUATING ASSEMBLY:MAGNET
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
FLEETWOOD ENTERPRISES, INC.
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEEL SPARE WHEEL WITH A FORGED ALUMINUM WHEEL.

View the official CPSC notice