Recall
Eldorado Aerotech — 98V193000
NHTSA ID
98V193000
Make
Eldorado
Model
Aerotech
Years Affected
1998
Recall Date
1998-08-17
Component
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Units Affected
35
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THESE RINGS PROVIDE THE DISHED SURFACE FOR THE FLARED NUTS TO CONTACT.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH TWO RETAINER RINGS WITH INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS.