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.
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Date Announced
DEC 14, 1993
Vehicles Affected
90
NHTSA Campaign #
93V215000
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