| Make : UTILITY | Model : TRAILER | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970423 - 19980228 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V120004 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 19980722 | Date Added to Database: 19980804 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURING COMPANY | ||
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| Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 28 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: DUAL AXLE, SEMI-VAN AND FLATBED, 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: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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