Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 74V-185 · 1972–1974 Jl Tank JL Tank
J&L TANK, INC. recall 74V-185 covers 19 1972–1974 Jl Tank JL Tank for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on October 15, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
J L TANK, INC CAMPAIGN NO 001.SEMI-TRAILERS AND PULL TRAILERS 1972 THRU 1974.POSSIBILITY THAT WHEELS WERE MACHINED IN A CONVEX OUT-OF-FLAT CONDITION ON THEINSIDE MOUNTING SURFACE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY INCREASE THEASSEMBLY STRESS ON THE HUB TO AN UNDESIRABLE LIMIT, RESULTING IN A PREMATUREFAILURE OF THE HUB.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH PROPERLYMACHINED WHEELS).
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.