Alcoa Al. Co. Of Amer. | NHTSA Recall #98E039000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98E039000 by Alcoa Al. Co. Of Amer.. Includes 88,394 affected units, ALCOA/TRUCK WHEELS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: aftermarket aluminum light truck wheels, 16"x6", used with dual rear wheel axle applications. fatigue cracks can occur at multiple locations in the outboard bear seat area, allowing air to slowly leak out of the tire. if the user ignores the problem, the cracks can continue around the circumference of the wheel, causing the face of the wheel to separate from the remaining part of the wheel.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the subject wheels.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98E039000

Manufacturer: Alcoa Al. Co. Of Amer.

Report Received Date: 1998-11-13T00:00:00

Subject: Alcoa/truck wheels

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 88,394

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: aftermarket aluminum light truck wheels, 16"x6", used with dual rear wheel axle applications. fatigue cracks can occur at multiple locations in the outboard bear seat area, allowing air to slowly leak out of the tire. if the user ignores the problem, the cracks can continue around the circumference of the wheel, causing the face of the wheel to separate from the remaining part of the wheel.

Consequence Summary: This condition could result in the tire separation from the wheel, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the subject wheels.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98E039000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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