Recall 98E042000: Wheels, Hubcap/cover

NHTSA recall 98E042000 · announced December 10, 1998 · Imt · 160 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS CONDITION WOULD IMPAIR THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THESE WHEELS, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 1, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT WHEELS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT IMT AT 1-519-485-2210.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

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