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Eldorado Aerotech Recall 98V193: Wheels:Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

NHTSA campaign 98V193, reported August 17, 1998, 35 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V193ELDORADO NATIONAL
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BUSES BUILT ON A CHEVROLET GMT 600 CUTAWAY CHASSIS WITH A GRANNING TAG AXLE ADDED. WHEN THE WHEELS WERE INSTALLED ON THE TAG AXLE, THE RETAINING RING THAT GOES BETWEEN THE WHEEL AND THE LUG NUTS WAS INADVERTENTLY LEFT OFF.
Risk
THESE RINGS PROVIDE THE DISHED SURFACE FOR THE FLARED NUTS TO CONTACT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO RETAINER RINGS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 12, 1998.OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE RETAINER RINGS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ELDORADO NATIONAL AT 1-800-850-1287.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Eldorado Aerotech19971998