Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||||
| BO01900 | 07/28/2000 | 614201 | Subject regarding front mudguards for vehicles starting with vin 4tapm62n*yz653866. *tt | 10/02/2000 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS | |||
| 10/01/2002 | 1 | 11/01/2097 | |
| Driver was alone traveling westbound on i-64. while traveling at the posted highway speed (65), after coming over the crest at mile marker 242. the driver noted a loud snapping sound. driver then noted with peripheral vision that the right front wheel had been ejected from the vehicle. driver's immediate reaction was to remove foot from accelerator and to continue maintaining control. that is continue in a straight path with both hands on the steering wheel to prevent an over correction scenario. driver tried to apply pressure to the brakes to gradually slow down. however, after applying pressure the driver realized that he had no brakes. driver continued with the controlled crash and allowed the truck to drift to the right shoulder where the truck eventually came to a stop. right front spindle snapped. since rotor and brakes ejected with the wheel driver had no brakes. witness available in red jeep (license # available). more details available upon request. dt | |||
| Poor design of mud flaps do not provide enough coverage causing paint to chip around rear frame of vehicle due to road salts. | |||
| WHEELS - LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS | |||
| 01/21/2000 | |||
| Consumer was driving on the highway when the right wheel came off. but, brake pads and rotors were still attached. *ak | |||