NHTSA recall 87E022000 · Equipment
Wheels › Rim
Reported Jun 25, 19871,448 vehicles affectedMARMON INDUSTRIES INC.Built Dec 1, 1985 – Apr 1, 1987
The defect
Spacers do not meet manufacturers specification, material used .109 thick in place of .156 thick material.
The risk
The thinner material can deform under normal clampingload, which could allow the rim to rotate relative to the wheel. this rotationcould cause the valve stem to pinch and possibly break, resulting in a flattire and damage the wheel.
The remedy
Replace spacers and wheel assembly if any indication of damage.