NHTSA Recall 05V117000
Filed by Autocar, LLC. Component: Wheels. Reported 2005-03-29. An estimated 56 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN HEAVY-DUTY, CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, PART NO. 29644ANP, SIZE 22.5 X 8.25, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED.
Risk
WHEELS THAT HAVE NOT BEEN PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED COULD, OVER TIME, DEVELOP CRACKS IN THE WHEEL THAT COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL FAILURE AND RESULT IN A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND/OR REPLACE THE RIMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AUTOCAR AT 1-877-973-3486, EXTENSION 2572.
Manufacturer campaign number: A-0504
Notes
AUTOCAR RECALL NO. A-0504.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.