Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 74V-189 · 1973–1974 Bethlehem Bethlehem
BETHLEHEM FABRICATORS recall 74V-189 covers 20 1973–1974 Bethlehem Bethlehem for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on October 18, 1974.
Source: NHTSA recall 74V189000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
GMC CAMPAIGN NO N/A GMC TRACTOR 9000 SERIES.TRACTOR.POSSIBILITY THAT WHEELSWERE MACHINED IN A CONVEX OUT-OF-FLAT CONDITION ON THE INSIDE MOUNTING SURFACE.IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, IT MAY INCREASE THE ASSEMBLY STRESS ON THE HUB TO ANUNDESIRABLE LIMIT, RESULTING IN A PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HUB.(CORRECT BYINSPECTING AND REPLACING WITH PROPERLY MACHINED WHEELS.)
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.