Defect summary
THE FRONT AND REAR WHEEL HUB RETAINER NUTS HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY TORQUED. THE PRELOAD ON THE BEARING FROM THE LOOSENED HUB RETAINER NUT MAY CAUSE BEARING FAILURE.
Consequence
A WHEEL BEARING FAILURE MAY CAUSE THE AXLE TO BREAK,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLE VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
INSPECT BEARING AND REPLACE IF NECESSARY. TORQUE THE HUB RETAINER NUT 230 TO 350 FOOT POUNDS.
Notes
SYSTEM: WHEEL HUB ASSEMBLY.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: COMMERCIAL TRUCKS.
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 91V149000. Text as published by NHTSA.