NHTSA recall 06V102000
Wheels
Polar Tank Trailer
Reported Apr 3, 20069 vehicles affectedPOLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC.Built Jan 15, 2005 – Jan 17, 2005
The defect
On certain trailers equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels may not have been properly pre-stressed and may experience premature cracking on the disc face that could result in failure.
The risk
Should the wheel fail while the vehicle IS in use, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in injury or death.
The remedy
Accuride IS conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and replace the wheels free of charge. the recall began on april 25, 2007. owners may contact accuride at 1-800-869-2275 or polar at 1-800-826-6589.