Recall
Am-tran Genesis — 94V208000
NHTSA ID
94V208000
Make
Am-tran
Model
Genesis
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1994-10-27
Component
SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE
Units Affected
3,421
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCKING WASHER WAS NOT ASSEMBLED WITH A TAB BENT OVER THE JAM NUT. THE JAM NUT CAN LOOSEN ALLOWING THE BEARING ADJUSTING NUT TO LOOSEN.
Consequence
BEARING AND AXLE DAMAGE CAN OCCUR AND THE VEHICLE CAN BECOME UNSTABLE, WHICH CAN RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT THE REAR AXLE BEARING LOCK NUT ASSEMBLY AND CHECK BEARING ADJUSTMENT. CORRECTIONS WILL BE MADE AS NECESSARY.