Wheels: hubcap/coverRecall 92V-170 · 1991–1992 Amertek CF4000l
AMERTEK, INC. recall 92V-170 covers 118 1991–1992 Amertek CF4000l for a wheels: hubcap/cover problem, reported to NHTSA on November 12, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V170000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE FRONT WHEEL DISC CRACKS AROUND THE BOLT HOLE CIRCLE.
The risk
CRACKING OF THE WHEEL DISC RESULTS IN POSSIBLE SEPARATIONOF THE TIRE AND RIM FROM THE WHEEL DISC WHICH COULD CAUSE AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
CORRECTIVE ACTION HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED. AMERTEK IS WORKING WITH THE UNITED STATES NAVY TO CORRECT THIS PROBLEM.
SYSTEM: WHEELS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS USED FOR AIRCRAFT RESCUE AT NAVAL AIR STATIONS.
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 August 1, 1991 to October 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- TANHTSA