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Vehicle recall 85V121000 · October 10, 1985

1984-1985 Ravens Ravens

The gr#5 cap nut may not be strong enough to support the weight applied to the outer wheels.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary
The gr#5 cap nut may not be strong enough to support the weight applied to the outer wheels. Consequence of defect: if the nut fails, allowing the outer wheel to separate from the unit and accident may occur.
Remedy
Replace gr#5 cap nuts with gr#8 cap nuts.
Notes
System: wheels/inner cap nuts. Vehicle description: dump trailers with aluminum dual disc wheels using gr#5INNER cap nuts.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign
85V121000
Reported to NHTSA
October 10, 1985
Filed by
RAVENS MANUFACTURING CO.
Owner notification
October 10, 1985
Vehicles potentially affected
67
Initiated by
NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components
Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Recall 85V121000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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