OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V266000
Wheels:lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Reported Dec 20, 1978 · CHRYSLER CORPORATION
Summary
THE WHEEL MOUNTING NUTS INSTALLED MAY BE INCORRECT DUE TO A SUPPLIER ERROR IN MIXING STANDARD THREAD NUTS WITH SPECIFIED METRIC THREAD NUTS PRIOR TO PLANT SHIPMENT. AS A RESULT, THE NUT THREADS MAY STRIP WHEN TIGHTENED TO THE SPECIFIED TORQUE LEVEL RANGE, WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR THE LOOSENING OF A ROAD WHEEL.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE EXISTING NUTS WITH THE PROPER METRIC THREAD NUTS, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; NUTS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED VEHICLE OPERATION COULD LEAD TO SEPARATION OFA WHEEL, LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL, AND AN ACCIDENT.
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