Accuride Corporation | NHTSA Recall #03E055000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03E055000 by Accuride Corporation. Includes 260 affected units, ACCURIDE/TUBELESS STEEL WHEELS/CRACKING, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

16 x 6 inch, 5 degree drop center, one-piece tubeless steel wheels for use on light trucks manufactured on august 14 and 15, 2003, part no. 29581. a portion of the wheels were assembled using a rim that was lighter than the rim normally used. the load rating stamped on the wheels is incorrect. the wheel assembled with the lighter rim is subject to a load in excess of 2,680 pounds at 80 psi.

Corrective Action

Accuride will notify its customers and replace the wheels free of charge. owner notification began october 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at 1-800-869-2275.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03E055000

Manufacturer: Accuride Corporation

Report Received Date: 2003-11-14T00:00:00

Subject: Accuride/tubeless steel wheels/cracking

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 260

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: 16 x 6 inch, 5 degree drop center, one-piece tubeless steel wheels for use on light trucks manufactured on august 14 and 15, 2003, part no. 29581. a portion of the wheels were assembled using a rim that was lighter than the rim normally used. the load rating stamped on the wheels is incorrect. the wheel assembled with the lighter rim is subject to a load in excess of 2,680 pounds at 80 psi.

Consequence Summary: Over time a crack could develop in the wheel which, if allowed to propagate, could result in wheel failure.

Corrective Action: Accuride will notify its customers and replace the wheels free of charge. owner notification began october 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at 1-800-869-2275.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 03E055000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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