Safety Recall NHTSA · 82V051000 Reported May 20, 1982

Wheels:lugs:nuts:bolts

Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive · Wheels · 157 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
82V051000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
157
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
May 20, 1982

Defect Summary

The inner traction wheel retaining nuts may not have been securely tightened during assembly. Consequently, the nuts could work loose and eventually become lost.

Corrective Action

The wheel retaining nuts will be tightened to specifications, if necessary.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference recall ID 82V051000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 82V051000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 82V051000?

NHTSA recall 82V051000 was issued by Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive on May 20, 1982. It addresses: Wheels:lugs:nuts:bolts. The recall affects approximately 157 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Prevost Car, Inc. Inactive dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 82V051000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.