Recall 99E013000: Wheels, Rim

NHTSA recall 99E013000 · announced May 3, 1999 · Alcoa · 17 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

ALCOA WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 26, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT THE OEM OR ALCOA AT 1-412-553-2391.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.