WheelsRecall 82V-046 · Cushman vehicles

OUTBOARD MARINE CORP. recall 82V-046 covers 1,361 Cushman vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on May 11, 1982.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1,3614 models

ReportedMay 11, 1982Owners notified May 17, 1982

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 82V046000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, A SUBSTANDARD WELD MAY EXIST IN THE AREA WHICH JOINS THE INNER AND OUTER WHEEL RIM TOGETHER. IF THE WELD WERE TO FAIL DURING RE-INFLATION OF THE TIRE, THE RIM HALVES COULD SEPARATE.

What to do

The fix

DEALER WILL REPLACE SUSPECT RIMS WITH NEW RIMS AT NO COST TO OWNER.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: THREE-WHEEL VEHICLES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; WHEEL RIM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: RIM SEPARATION DURING REINFLATION COULD CAUSE INJURY TOTHE REPAIRMAN.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

4 models

Vehicles in this recall

Cushman Delivery Van1981, 1982

Cushman Haulster1981, 1982

Cushman Police1981, 1982

Cushman Refuse1981, 1982

Built from January 1, 1981 to March 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.