NHTSA recall 92V163000
Wheels
Fruehauf FB
Reported Nov 4, 199284 vehicles affectedFRUEHAUF CORPORATIONBuilt Jun 1, 1992 – Sep 1, 1992
The defect
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 remedy
Install missing inner wheel bearing cones.