Alcoa, Inc | NHTSA Recall #03E028000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E028000 by Alcoa, Inc. Includes 50,432 affected units, ALCOA/WHEELS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Alcoa wheel and forged products classic and lts forged aluminum light truck wheels, size 16" x 6", manufactured between july 1996 and june 1999 and sold as aftermarket equipment. part numbers classic 160231, 160232, 160241, 160242, 160281, 160282, 160291, 160292, 160301, 160302 and lts 160251, 160252, 160261, 160262, 160271, and 160272. fatigue cracks can develop in the outboard bead seat area causing air loss in the tires.

Corrective Action

Aloca will notify customers and replace the wheels free of charge. owner notification began july 14, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact alcoa wheel service center at 1-888-279-3055 or by fax at 814-797-5797.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E028000
Manufacturer: Alcoa, Inc
Report Received Date: 2003-04-23T00:00:00
Subject: Alcoa/wheels
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 50,432

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Alcoa wheel and forged products classic and lts forged aluminum light truck wheels, size 16" x 6", manufactured between july 1996 and june 1999 and sold as aftermarket equipment. part numbers classic 160231, 160232, 160241, 160242, 160281, 160282, 160291, 160292, 160301, 160302 and lts 160251, 160252, 160261, 160262, 160271, and 160272. fatigue cracks can develop in the outboard bead seat area causing air loss in the tires.
Consequence Summary: If the user ignores the problem and refills the tires to maintain pressure, the cracks may propagate around the circumference of the wheel along the bead seat of the tire, causing the face of the wheel to separate from the rim.
Corrective Action: Aloca will notify customers and replace the wheels free of charge. owner notification began july 14, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact alcoa wheel service center at 1-888-279-3055 or by fax at 814-797-5797.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 03E028000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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