| Make : PETERBILT | Model : PETERBILT | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19981215 - 19990416 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V087000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990514 | Date Received by ODI: 19990422 | Date Added to Database: 19990429 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: PACCAR, INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: PACCAR INCORPORATED | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 499B | ||
| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 3405 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA 984650 24.5 X 8.25 WHEELS. THE AFFECTED WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO AN OUT OF ROUNDNESS CONDITION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE TIRE FROM THE WHEEL. |
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Remedy:
TIRES WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL TO IDENTIFY THE HEAT LOT NUMBER AND WHEELS WITH THE AFFECTED LOT NUMBER WILL BE REPLACED. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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