NHTSA recall 05V105000
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Jlg 1012 and 16 more
Reported Mar 15, 2005335 vehicles affectedJLG INDUSTRIES, INC.Built Oct 6, 2004 – Feb 25, 2005
The defect
User manuals sent with these trailers incorrectly state the values for the wheel lug nut torque.
The risk
In the event that the lug nuts are torqued in accordance with the incorrect information contained in the manual, the lug nuts will not be torqued properly prior to towing of the trailer. improperly torqued lug nuts may lead to broken studs and wheel detachment. a crash may occur resulting in serious injuries.
The remedy
Jlg will mail to dealers and owners a new user's manual. the recall began april 6, 2005. owners may contact jlg industries at 877-554-7233.