WheelsRecall 92V-019 · 1992 Fruehauf FB
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION recall 92V-019 covers 126 1992 Fruehauf FB for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on February 14, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V019000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES WERE OMITTED FROM THE WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. MISSING INNER BEARING CONES CAN CAUSE OIL SEAL DETERIORATION OR CAUSE OVERHEATED BRAKES BECAUSE THE BRAKE DRUM COULD REST ON THE BRAKE LINING.
The risk
OVERHEATED BRAKES RESULT IN INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCES;DETERIORATED OIL SEALS CAN RESULT IN SEIZED BEARINGS AND WHEEL FAILURES.
The fix
INSTALL MISSING INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILERS; ALUMINUM PANEL, CLOSED VAN.
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 January 1, 1992 to January 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.