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Accuride Wheels recall
Recalled April 14, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87E011000 · Accuride
Hazard
IF THE WELD CRACK PROGRESSES THROUGH THE RIM A SLOW LEAKCAUSING THE LOSS OF INFLATING AIR WILL OCCUR.
Remedy
REPLACE ALL WHEELS THAT FAIL TO MEET WELDING SPECIFICATIONS.
Units
1,046 units
Description
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.
What to do
REPLACE ALL WHEELS THAT FAIL TO MEET WELDING SPECIFICATIONS.
Product
Accuride ACCURIDE
Manufacturer(s)
ACCURIDE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →