Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 85V-089 · 1982–1984 Ranger Ranger
RANGER INDUSTRIES INC. recall 85V-089 covers 35 1982–1984 Ranger Ranger for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on July 16, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V089000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
RANGER DUAL REAR WHEELS MAY FAIL DUE TO A SET SCREW IN THE TOYOTA REAR DRUM. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: CONTINUED USE OF THESE WHEELS CAUSE THE WHEEL TO CRACK IN AND AROUND THE BOLT AREA. THIS MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS DAMAGE TO THE MOTOR HOME AND POSSIBLY CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE WITH TOYOTA INNER REAR DUAL WHEELS.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: REAR DINETTE 21 FT. MICRO MINI MOTORHOMES ON TOYOTA CHASSIS WITH RANGER REAR DUAL 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 September 1, 1982 to December 1, 1984. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- REAR SUSPENSION OVERLOADNHTSA