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Lug nuts not Fully Engaged with the Studs

Entry DateApril 18, 2000
Issue Number00-010-VEH
NameSgt. Eric Winebrenner
AgencyKansas City Missouri Police Department
Address1328 AgnesKansas City, MissouriUnited StatesMap It (opens in a new tab)
CommitteeVehicle Committee
StatusClosed
Summary of Issue

Add insufficient thread engagement to the OOSC.

Justification or Need

Is there a point where wheel nuts are not engaged enough on a wheel stud and are an imminent hazard. If a fastener holds its torque, it has sufficient thread engagement. If a nut holds with insufficient threads, it will either quickly come loose or break. This will lead to a condition of ineffective fasteners already outlined in the OOSC.

Request for Action

Determine if there is a limit and to thread engagement that results in imminent hazard and if so, create an OOSC condition.