Peterbilt Recall 99V087000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 99V087000 · announced April 22, 1999 · filed by Paccar, Incorporated · 3,405 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA 984650 24.5 X 8.25 WHEELS. THE AFFECTED WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED.

The risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO AN OUT OF ROUNDNESS CONDITION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE TIRE FROM THE WHEEL.

What to do

TIRES WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL TO IDENTIFY THE HEAT LOT NUMBER AND WHEELS WITH THE AFFECTED LOT NUMBER WILL BE REPLACED.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 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 PETERBILT AT 1-888-999-6310.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt
• 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt

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