The cracking can cause wheel fracturing and subsequentseparation from the axle, which could result in a vehicle accident.

Wheels

Date Announced
JUN 24, 1992
Vehicles Affected
34,717
NHTSA Campaign #
92V089000
Summary
The steel wheels exhibit fatigue cracking around the circumference of the wheel lug nut mounting surface due to wheel bending caused by frequent misuse of tire mounting equipment, lug nut overtorquing, and the unusual operating conditions experienced by police vehicles.
Actions
Replace the defective wheels with redesigned steel wheels.
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