Amertek Cf4000L (1991) – 92V084000

Defect Description For Recall

Design Of The Rear Wheel Mounting Assembly Causes A High Sensitivity To Lug StUD Nut Torque Loss And Subsequent StUD Failure Through Bending Fatigue.

Make Of Vehicle

AMERTEK

Model Of Vehicle

CF4000L

Year

1991

Recall Campaign Number

92V084000

Component Description

Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts

Effect Of Defect

The Rear Wheel Mounting StUD Can Bend And/Or Break,Resulting In Detachment Of The Wheel From The Axle If All Five Lug Studs Shouldfail.

Fix Defect

Amertek Will Reduce The Dimension Of The Outside Rear Wheel Tires; Replace The Lug Nut Spacers With Cushion Washers On Each Rear Wheel Hub; Replace The Current 4.38 Inch Studs With 3.25 Inch Studs; And Delete The Paint On The Bevel Surface Of The StUD Holes On The Wheel Disc.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Amertek, Inc.

Start Of Manufacture

End Of Manufacture

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

118

Date Owners Notified

19921017

Initiated By

Odi

Responsible Manufacturer

Amertek, Ininc.

Date Report Received

19920610

Make Campaign Number

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard