Vehicle recall 92V163000 · November 4, 1992

1992 Fruehauf FB

The inner wheel bearing cones were missing from the wheel assemblies.

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

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.
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.
Remedy: Install missing inner wheel bearing cones.
Notes: System: wheels.vehicle description: dry freight van trailers.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 92V163000
Reported to NHTSA: November 4, 1992
Filed by: FRUEHAUF CORPORATION
Owner notification: October 30, 1992
Vehicles potentially affected: 84
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Wheels

Recall 92V163000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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Fruehauf FB (1992): 1992

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