Defect Petition · Redundant wheel fastener locking mechanism · Opened 2026-03-04 · Open
Investigation
Action number
DP26002
Type
Defect Petition
Open date
2026-03-04
Status
Open
Manufacturer
ODI Demo Co
Affected makes
HEAVY VEHICLE MFRS; UNKNOWN
Affected components
WHEELS; WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS
Affected model years
9999
Affected (make, year) variants
4
Summary
The Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) received a petition on November 21, 2025, requesting a defect investigation to “determine whether the absence of a redundant mechanical wheel-fastener locking mechanism constitutes a safety-related defect in motor vehicles and motor-vehicle equipment” in the heavy-vehicle sector. The petition itself can be reviewed at NHTSA.gov under ODI number 11703245. A defect petition has been opened to evaluate the issue and determine whether to grant or deny the petition.