Superior Rd500 1974
Model Rd500 made in 1974 by Superior got 2 recalls. There was one recall concerning wheels .
Model 1974
Recalls
Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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74V201000 | SUPERIOR TRLR WORKS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 7 | ODI | SHELLER-GLOBE CORPORATION | 10/30/1974 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
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Notes | Superior 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). | |||||||||||||||
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74V134000 | SUPERIOR TRLR WORKS CORP. | V (Vehicle) | 19 | MFR | SUPERIOR TRLR WORKS CORP. | 08/23/1974 | 10/12/1979 | |||||||||
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Notes | Superior 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). |