Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studsRecall 86V-047 · 1985–1986 Honey Honey
HONEY RV INC. recall 86V-047 covers 1,540 1985–1986 Honey Honey for a wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs problem, reported to NHTSA on March 26, 1986.
Source: NHTSA recall 86V047000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE OF 90-95 FT LBS. SPECIFIED ON THE LABELS ATTACHED TO THE MOTOR HOME ARE INCORRECT. THE CORRECT TORQUE VALUES ARE PROVIDED IN THE MOTOR HOMES OWNER'S MANUAL. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: INCORRECT WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE COULD CAUSE THE WHEEL NUTS TO LOOSEN AND FALL OFF OR CAUSE THE LUGS TO BREAK. IF THIS OCCURS, THE WHEEL MAY FALL OFF CAUSING LOSS OF CONTROL WHICH MAY LEAD TO AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
CORRECTED LABELS WILL BE SENT TO OWNERS AND DEALERS.
SYSTEM: LABEL, WHEEL LUG NUT TORQUE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CLASS C MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON FORD AND CHEVROLET CUT OFFVAN CHASSIS.
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 June 1, 1984 to March 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.