Loss of lug nut torque retention may lead to wheel lugfailure which may cause wheel separation and an accident.

Wheels — Lugs/Nuts/Bolts/Studs

Summary

Wheels with misformed lug nut seats were installed on these vehicles. This causes reduced nut to wheel contact area and limits the wheel self-centering capability during installation. This results in loss of wheel lug nut torque retention.

Actions

Inspect the wheel assembly plant code; replace wheels known to have the problem and install new lug nuts.

Documents (1)

• Recall Document

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