Make : AUTOMATIC | Model : KARTOTE | Year : 1990 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V096000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930512 | Date Received by ODI: 19930521 | Date Added to Database: 19930604 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: AUTOMATIC EQUIP. MFG. CO. | ||
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Component: WHEELS:MULTI PIECE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2149 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE CAR DOLLY WHEELS WERE INSTALLED WITH 90 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS INSTEAD OF 60 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS. THE LUG NUTS DO NOT SEAT PROPERLY IN THE WHEEL HOLES AND CAN BECOME LOOSE. |
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Consequence:
LOOSE LUG NUTS CAN CAUSE DOLLY WHEEL SEPARATION ANDRESULTS IN LOSS OF VEHICLE AND/OR CAR DOLLY CONTROL AND A POSSIBLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE 90 DEGREE CONE LUG NUTS WITH LUG NUTS PROVIDED BY MANUFACTURER. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |