Superior Rd500 1974

Model Rd500 made in 1974 by Superior got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning wheels .

Model 1974

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
WHEELS
74V201000SUPERIOR TRLR WORKS CORP. V (Vehicle)7ODISHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION10/30/197410/12/1979
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NotesSuperior campaign no not available.trailer.mfg'd march 29, 1973 to oct.25, 1974.possibility that wheels were machined in a convex out-of-flatcondition on the inside mounting surface.if this condition exists, it mayincrease the assembly stress on the hub to an undesirable limit, resulting in apremature failure of the hub.(correct by inspecting and replacing withproperly machined wheels).
WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS
74V134000SUPERIOR TRLR WORKS CORP. V (Vehicle)19MFRSUPERIOR TRLR WORKS CORP.08/23/197410/12/1979
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Corrective Summary
NotesSuperior trailer work campaign no n/a.trailer.possibility that the backnuts that attach the wheel studs to the brake drum-hub assembly may beinproperly installed.the back nuts are of a self locking type having sixradial slots extending approximately one half the depth of the nut.ifimproperly installed the slotted end will bear against the inside of the brakedrum, and if an excessive tightening torque were applied, the nut could spreadopen and break loose from the stud.(correct by inspecting and replacing withnew nuts installed properly).