HAYES LEMMERZ/TRAILER WHEELS
Hazard
IF THE USER TORQUES THE NUTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCORRECT LABEL, THE NUTS COULD DEFORM THE MOUNTING AREA OF THE TRAILER WHEEL AND ALLOW THE TRAILER WHEEL TO LOOSEN. THE TRAILER WHEEL COULD COME OFF, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
What You Should Do
HAYES LEMMERZ WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE REMEDY FREE OF CHARGE. IF THE NUTS ON THE TRAILER WHEELS HAVE NOT BEEN OVER TORGUED, CORRECT LABELS WILL BE PROVIDED TO BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED OVER THE INCORRECT LABEL. IF THE WHEELS HAVE BEEN OVER TORQUED, NEW PARTS WILL BE INSTALLED FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING DECEMBER 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT HAYES LEMMERZ AT 800-236-2804.
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Products
- Brand
- HAYES LEMMERZ
- Manufacturer
- HAYES LEMMERZ
Units Affected
40000