Defect Description For Recall
16 X 6 Inch, 5 Degree Drop Center, One-Piece Tubeless Steel Wheels For Use On Light Trucks Manufactured On August 14 And 15, 2003, Part No. 29581. A Portion Of The Wheels Were Assembled Using A Rim That Was Lighter Than The Rim Normally Used. The Load Rating Stamped On The Wheels Is Incorrect. The Wheel Assembled With The Lighter Rim Is Subject To A Load In Excess Of 2,680 Pounds At 80 Psi.
Make Of Vehicle
Accuride
Model Of Vehicle
WHEEL RIM
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
03E055000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
Over Time A Crack Could Develop In The Wheel Which, If Allowed To Propagate, Could Result In Wheel Failure.
Fix Defect
Accuride Will Notify Its Customers And Replace The Wheels Free Of Charge. Owner Notification Began October 28, 2003. Owners Who Take Their Vehicles To An Authorized Dealer On An Agreed Upon Service Date And Do Not Receive The Free Remedy Within A Reasonable Time Should Contact At 1-800-869-2275.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Accuride Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
20030814
End Of Manufacture
20030815
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
260
Date Owners Notified
20031028
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Accuride Corporation
Date Report Received
20031114