Loss of control
Japan
Published 30 Sep 2004
Ref JP-1112440
Sumitomo: Clip Bottle/Nut
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 30 Sep 2004
- Units affected
- 116
- Reference
- JP-1112440
Affected vehicles
住友 A50A1 2003–2004
住友 A60A5 2003–2004
住友 SB-A50A1 2003–2004
Hazard
The hub nuts on the front and rear wheels have improper fastening torque settings, which may cause them to loosen during operation. If driving continues in this condition, the hub nuts may eventually detach and the tires may separate, resulting in loss of vehicle control.
Show original (日本語)
前後車輪のハブナットの締付け力の設定が不適切なため、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 the hub nut fastening on all front and rear wheels and retighten to the 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。