Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 80V-098 · 1978–1980 Zieman Zieman
ZIEMAN MFG. CO. recall 80V-098 covers 80 1978–1980 Zieman Zieman for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on July 24, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V098000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SPIDER ASSEMBLIES WELDED TO RIM OF THE WHEELS OF CERTAIN VEHICLES MAY BE SUBJECT TO FAILURE, EITHER BY BENDING OF THE INSIDE DISC (SPIDER) OR BY CIRCUMFERENTIAL FATIGUE CRACKING OF THE HAT SECTION OF THE SPIDER.
The fix
WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS WITH A GVWR OF 7500 LBS. EQUIPPED WITH WELDWHEELWHEELS.SYSTEM: WHEELS; DISC, SPIDER.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: BENDING OR CRACKING OF THE SPIDER IN THE HAT SECTIONMAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1978 to July 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.