WheelsRecall 92V-163 · 1992 Fruehauf FB
FRUEHAUF CORPORATION recall 92V-163 covers 84 1992 Fruehauf FB for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on November 4, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V163000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES WERE MISSING 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,AND DETERIORATED OIL SEALS CAN RESULT IN SEIZED BEARINGS AND WHEEL FAILURES.INCREASED STOPPING DISTANCE OR SEIZED BEARING AND WHEEL FAILURE CAN RESULT IN ANACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL MISSING INNER WHEEL BEARING CONES.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DRY FREIGHT VAN TRAILERS.
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, 1992 to September 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.