Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: Aftermarket Aluminum Light Truck Wheels, 16″X6″, Used With Dual Rear Wheel Axle Applications. Fatigue Cracks Can Occur At Multiple Locations In The Outboard Bear Seat Area, Allowing Air To Slowly Leak Out Of The Tire. If The User Ignores The Problem, The Cracks Can Continue Around The Circumference Of The Wheel, Causing The Face Of The Wheel To Separate From The Remaining Part Of The Wheel.
Make Of Vehicle
ALCOA
Model Of Vehicle
CLASSIC
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
98E039000
Component Description
Wheels:Rim
Effect Of Defect
This Condition Could Result In The Tire Separation From The Wheel, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Subject Wheels.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Alcoa Al. Co. Of Amer.
Start Of Manufacture
19930901
End Of Manufacture
19960630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
88394
Date Owners Notified
19990501
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Alcoa Inc.
Date Report Received
19981113