Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Forged Aluminum Bus Wheels, Size 22.5″ X 8.25″, Part No. 883613, And Shipped To Oems. These Wheels Are Below Design Specifications And Internal Requirements Which Can Cause The Unsupported Open End Of The Wheel To Deform, Resulting In Sudden Loss Of Air.
Make Of Vehicle
ALCOA
Model Of Vehicle
ALCOA
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
99E013000
Component Description
Wheels:Rim
Effect Of Defect
Loss Of Air Pressure And Possible Tire/Rim Separation From The Vehicle Could Result In Loss Of Vehicle Control, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Alcoa Will Replace These Wheels.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Alcoa Al. Co. Of Amer.
Start Of Manufacture
19990118
End Of Manufacture
19990118
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
17
Date Owners Notified
19990426
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Alcoa Inc.
Date Report Received
19990503