Make : WALKER | Model : TRUCK | Year : 1997 |
Build Dates : 19970423 - 19980228 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V120006 | ||
Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19980723 | Date Added to Database: 19980804 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: WALKER EQUIPMENT | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: WALKER STNLS.EQUIP.CO,INC | ||
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Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 870 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGHWAY TRUCK 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. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS. |
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Remedy:
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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