Recall 87E011000: Wheels, Rim

NHTSA recall 87E011000 · announced April 14, 1987 · Accuride · 1,046 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

REPLACE ALL WHEELS THAT FAIL TO MEET WELDING SPECIFICATIONS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELVEHICLE CATEGORY: CONSTRUCTION TYPE, SUCH AS, CEMENT MIXER.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.