Vehicle recall 79V135000 · May 29, 1979
1977-1978 Clenet Roadster
The involved vehicles are equipped with defective wheels which, if not tightened regularly, could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The involved vehicles are equipped with defective wheels which, if not tightened regularly, could loosen and separate from the vehicle.
- Remedy
- Dealer will replace all five spoked wheels with bolt-on type wheels at no cost to owner.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: passenger vehicles.system: wheels; single locking mechanism.consequences of defect: this condition could cause loss of vehicle control andan accident.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 79V135000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 29, 1979
- Filed by
- CLENET COACH WORKS, INC.
- Owner notification
- June 25, 1979
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 111
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Clenet Roadster (1977-1978): 1978, 1977
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