Accuride Accuride Recalls

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May 6th, 1987
Recalled Component
WHEELS:RIM
Recall Date
May 6th, 1987
Units Effected
1,046
NHTSA Campaign Number: 87E011000
Manufacturer: ACCURIDE CORPORATION
Manufactured Begin Date: August 1st, 1986
Manufactured End Date: December 1st, 1986
Date of Owner Notification: May 22nd, 1987

Defect Summary:
WHEEL WHICH CONSISTS OF TWO SEPARATE PARTS, A DISC AND RIM ARE WELDED TOGETHER TO FORM THE FINISH ASSEMBLY. THE WHEELS CONTAIN AN INAPPROPRIATE ANGLE OF THE ASSEMBLY WELD, WHICH MAY CRACK AND PROGRESS THROUGH THE RIM.

Consequence Summary:
IF THE WELD CRACK PROGRESSES THROUGH THE RIM A SLOW LEAKCAUSING THE LOSS OF INFLATING AIR WILL OCCUR.

Corrective Summary:
REPLACE ALL WHEELS THAT FAIL TO MEET WELDING SPECIFICATIONS.

Recall Notes:
SYSTEM: WHEELVEHICLE CATEGORY: CONSTRUCTION TYPE, SUCH AS, CEMENT MIXER.

Recall Comments

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