NHTSA recall 98V120011
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| Published by | NHTSA (United States) |
|---|---|
| Campaign number | 98V120011 |
| Manufacturer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Reported | 1998-12-07 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Units potentially affected | 11 |
What is wrong
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.
What can happen
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
The remedy
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Notes
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WHEELS REPLACED FREE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACCURIDE/KAISER AT 1-888-665-9189.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
| 1998 FORD A9513 | Built 1997-10-21 to 1997-12-18. |
|---|---|
| 1998 FORD AT9513 | Built 1997-10-21 to 1997-12-18. |
| 1998 FORD AT9522 | Built 1997-10-21 to 1997-12-18. |
| 1998 FORD L8501 | Built 1997-10-21 to 1997-12-18. |
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