Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 82V-051 · Prevost vehicles
PREVOST CAR, INCORPORATED recall 82V-051 covers 157 Prevost vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 1982.
Source: NHTSA recall 82V051000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INNER TRACTION WHEEL RETAINING NUTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN SECURELY TIGHTENED DURING ASSEMBLY. CONSEQUENTLY, THE NUTS COULD WORK LOOSE AND EVENTUALLY BECOME LOST.
The fix
THE WHEEL RETAINING NUTS WILL BE TIGHTENED TO SPECIFICATIONS, IF NECESSARY.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RETAINING NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF DURING VEHICLE OPERATION ANDLOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT COULD OCCUR.
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 September 1, 1981 to April 1, 1982. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.