Vehicle recall 86V047000 · March 26, 1986

1985-1986 Honey Honey

The wheel lug nut torque of 90-95 ft lbs.

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

Summary: The wheel lug nut torque of 90-95 ft lbs. Specified on the labels attached to the motor home are incorrect. The correct torque values are provided in the motor homes owner's manual. Consequence of defect: incorrect wheel lug nut torque could cause the wheel nuts to loosen and fall off or cause the lugs to break. If this occurs, the wheel may fall off causing loss of control which may lead to an accident.
Remedy: Corrected labels will be sent to owners and dealers.
Notes: System: label, wheel lug nut torque.vehicle description: class c motor homes built on Ford and Chevrolet cut offvan chassis.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 86V047000
Reported to NHTSA: March 26, 1986
Filed by: HONEY RV INC.
Owner notification: March 26, 1986
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,540
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Wheels › Lugs/nuts/bolts/studs

Recall 86V047000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Honey Honey (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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