Safety Recall NHTSA · 92V163000 Reported November 4, 1992

Wheels

Fruehauf Corporation · N/A · 84 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
92V163000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
84
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
November 4, 1992

Defect Summary

The inner wheel bearing cones were missing from the wheel assemblies. Missing inner bearing cones can cause oil seal deterioration or cause overheated brakes because the brake drum could rest on the brake lining.

Safety Consequence

Overheated brakes result in increased stopping distances,and deteriorated oil seals can result in seized bearings and wheel failures.increased stopping distance or seized bearing and wheel failure can result in anaccident.

Corrective Action

Install missing inner wheel bearing cones.

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 Fruehauf Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 92V163000 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 92V163000

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

What is recall 92V163000?

NHTSA recall 92V163000 was issued by Fruehauf Corporation on November 4, 1992. It addresses: Wheels. The recall affects approximately 84 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Fruehauf Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 92V163000 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.