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Recall unknown ACCURIDE ACCURIDE

ACCURIDE CORPORATION

Component Description: WHEELS:RIM

Defect Summary

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.

Consequence Summary

IF THE WELD CRACK PROGRESSES THROUGH THE RIM A SLOW LEAKCAUSING THE LOSS OF INFLATING AIR WILL OCCUR.

Corrective Summary

REPLACE ALL WHEELS THAT FAIL TO MEET WELDING SPECIFICATIONS.


Made between 8/1/1986 and 12/1/1986

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,046

Date Owner Notified by Mfr: 5/22/1987

Recall Initiator: MFR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 87E011000


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