Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 85V-069 · 1982–1984 Huntsman Huntsman
HUNTSMAN,INC. recall 85V-069 covers 35 1982–1984 Huntsman Huntsman for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on May 24, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
INCORRECT REAR DUAL WHEELS MAY HAVE BEEN INSTALLED MAKING THE WHEELS SUBJECT TO CRACK. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF THESE WHEELS COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK WHICH MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE REAR DUAL WHEELS WITH WHEELS DESIGNED FOR TOYOTA CHASSIS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MICROMINI MOTORHOMES ON TOYOTA CAB CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH FORD RANGER DUAL REAR WHEELS.SYSTEM: DUAL REAR WHEELS.
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 March 1, 1985 to July 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- REAR SUSPENSION OVERLOADNHTSA