Loss of control
Japan
Published 12 May 2005
Ref JP-1114310
Sumitomo: Clip Bottle/Nut
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 12 May 2005
- Units affected
- 88
- Reference
- JP-1114310
Affected vehicles
住友 SB-A50A1 2004–2005
住友 SC-A60A5 2004–2005
Hazard
Hub nut fastening torque management on front and rear wheels is improper, which may cause hub nuts to loosen during operation. Continued driving in this condition may result in hub nut detachment in the worst case, leading to tire separation and loss of vehicle operability.
Show original (日本語)
前後車輪のハブナットの締付け力の管理が不適切なため、走行中にハブナットが緩むものがある。そのため、そのまま走行を続けると、最悪の場合ハブナットが脱落し、タイヤが脱落して走行不能に至るおそれがある。
Remedy
Inspect hub nut fastening on front and rear wheels of all vehicles and tighten to specified torque.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、前後車輪のハブナットの締付を点検し、正規の締付トルクで締め付ける。