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Alcoa Wheels recall
Recalled May 3, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99E013000 · Alcoa
Hazard
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.
Remedy
ALCOA WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Units
17 units
Description
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.
What to do
ALCOA WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Product
Alcoa ALCOA
Manufacturer(s)
Alcoa, Inc
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →