Investigation PE89041: 1987–1988 Cardinal Cardinal

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Feb 15, 1989

Closed

Jul 5, 1989

Model years

1987–1988

Subject

Inadequate cap lug nuts

Component: Suspension

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.===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.