Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 83V-097 · Dodge vehicles

CHRYSLER CORPORATION recall 83V-097 covers 124 Dodge vehicles for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 1983.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected1242 models

ReportedSep 26, 1983Owners notified Sep 28, 1983

Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 83V097000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

ROAD WHEELS WITH OVERSIZED MOUNTING HOLES MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON THE AFFECTED VEHICLES. OVERSIZED HOLES COULD CAUSE INADEQUATE TIGHTENING OF THE WHEEL TO THE HUB, LOOSENESS OF THE WHEEL, AND POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL FROM THE VEHICLE.

What to do

The fix

UPON INSPECTION, ROAD WHEELS, INCLUDING THE SPARE, WILL BE REPLACED WITH PROPERLY MACHINED WHEELS.

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH SIZE 16.5 X 6.75 ROAD WHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; ROAD WHEEL ATTACHING STUDS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A LOOSE WHEEL OR COMPLETE DETACHMENT OF THE WHEEL COULDCAUSE 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.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Dodge D3501984

Dodge W3501984

Built from August 1, 1983 to August 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.