Reported Oct 27, 1980517 vehicles affectedCRAGARBuilt Aug 1, 1980 – Oct 1, 1980
The defect
The welds attaching the center member to the rim may have penetrated the rim thickness to an unacceptable depth. This would leave an undercut at the point of attachment, which could cause the weld to fail.
The remedy
Defective wheels will be replaced at no cost to owner.
Vehicle category: passenger vehicles.system: suspension; wheel rim.consequences of defect: weld failure results in separation in the rim materialat the point of attachment of center member to the rim. This may cause loss ofvehicle control and an accident.