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Accuride 2002 Wheels recall
Recalled May 16, 1995 · NHTSA recall 95E017000 · Accuride
Hazard
IF WHEEL SEPARATION OCCURS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS INMOTION, BOTH STEERING AND BRAKING COULD BE AFFECTED RESULTING IN A VEHICLECRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL.
Units
372 units
Description
THESE WHEELS ARE COMPOSED OF 2 PIECES - A DISC AND A RIM WHICH ARE NORMALLY WELDED TOGETHER. THESE WHEELS LACK THE SPECIFIED FILLET WELDS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE MANUFACTURING CODES STAMPED ON EACH WHEEL AND IF A WHEEL FALLS WITHIN THE SPECIFIED DATE CODE RANGE, THE DEALER WILL REPLACE THAT WHEEL.
Product
Accuride 22.5 X 8.25
Manufacturer(s)
ACCURIDE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →