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IMT Wheels recall
Recalled December 10, 1998 · NHTSA recall 98E042000 · IMT
Hazard
THIS CONDITION WOULD IMPAIR THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THESE WHEELS, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY.
Units
160 units
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 15" BRAKE SPIDERS THAT ARE PART OF THE REAR BRAKING SYSTEM ON CERTAIN HIGHWAY TRAILERS AND IS ALSO USED ON AXLES WITH 19.5" TIRES. THESE BRAKE SPIDERS CAN FRACTURE OR CRACK AS A RESULT OF FATIGUE STRESS.
What to do
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THESE WHEELS, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY.
Product
IMT BRAKE SPIDER
Manufacturer(s)
IMT CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →