Recall
Avion Avion — 78V134000
NHTSA ID
78V134000
Make
Avion
Model
Avion
Years Affected
1978
Recall Date
1978-06-13
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, ELECTRIC
Units Affected
83
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE INVOLVED VEHICLES ARE EQUIPPED WITH NEW SPECIAL LUG WHEEL BOLTS FOR MOUNTING FORGED ALUMINUM WHEELS. THESE VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE BRAKE FAILURE IF BOLTS ARE USED TO MOUNT A STEEL SPARE WHEEL ASSEMBLY. THE BOLTS MAY PROTRUDE INTO THE BRAKE AREA WHEN FASTENING THE STEEL SPARE WHEEL. WHEN THE WHEEL ROTATES, THE BOLTS MAY CONTACT THE ELECTRIC BRAKE MAGNET CAUSING BRAKE MALFUNCTION OR DAMAGE.
Remedy
THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THE STEEL SPARE WHEEL WITH A FORGED ALUMINUM WHEEL.