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NHTSARecalled Sep 16, 1985 · #85V111000

WHEELS:MULTIPLE:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

DUAL REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES MAY FAIL DUE TO AN INADEQUATE ADAPTER WHICH MAY CAUSE AN AXLE TO BREAK, AND IMPROPER MAINTENANCE OF TORQUE ON THE LUG NUTS WHICH MAY CAUSE THE WHEEL STUDS TO BREAK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF THESE WHEELS MAY CAUSE SERIOUS DAMAGE AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Product details

Product
WHEELS:MULTIPLE:LUGS:NUTS:BOLTS
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
R.B.R. CORPORATION
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

REPLACE DUAL REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLIES AND MOUNT EXISTING TIRES ON RIMS THAT ARE CURRENTLY BEING USED. ALSO, PROVIDE STICKERS TO BE PLACED IN A CONSPICUOUS LOCATION TO EMPHASIZE THE NECESSITY TO FOLLOW THE RECOMMENDED TORQUE PROCEDURE.

View the official CPSC notice