Defect Investigation Detail

CARDINAL / CARDINAL / 1988

Components - Details
NHTSA Action Number: PE89041 Vehicale/Equipment Name: CARDINAL
Vehicale/Equipment Model: CARDINAL Vehicale/Equipment Year: 1988
Component Name: SUSPENSION Manufacturer's Name: CARDINAL MFG. CO.
Date Opened: Feb, 15 1989 Date Closed: Jul, 05 1989
Subject: INADEQUATE CAP LUG NUTS Summary: Summary:the information received from cardinal, uncovered no additionalcomplaints regarding problems with lug nuts.further, many of the magwheels used in their conversions have steel inserts which permits the useof standard conical lug nuts.cardinal, like other conversions companies,uses a check list to insure the inclusion of all necessary parts.inaddition, a warning label is affixed to the outside cover of the ownersmanual and on the jack, which states do not use the mag wheel lug nutswith the spare tire.there appears to be no safety defect trend.===