NHTSA recall 92V019000
Wheels
Fruehauf FB
Reported Feb 14, 1992126 vehicles affectedFRUEHAUF CORPORATIONBuilt Jan 1, 1992 – Jan 1, 1992
The defect
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 remedy
Install missing inner wheel bearing cones.