Reported May 16, 1995372 vehicles affectedACCURIDE CORPORATIONBuilt Mar 1, 1993 – Mar 1, 1993
The defect
These wheels are composed of 2 pieces - a disc and a rim which are normally welded together. These wheels lack the specified fillet welds.
The risk
If wheel separation occurs while the vehicle IS inmotion, both steering and braking could be affected resulting in a vehiclecrash.
The remedy
Dealers will inspect the manufacturing codes stamped on each wheel and if a wheel falls within the specified date code range, the dealer will replace that wheel.
System: wheels.equipment description: 22.5x8.25, 15" drop center, one-piece, tubeless dualwheels used on class 8 trucks and trailers.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed uponservice date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonabletime, please contact accuride at 1-502-826-5000. Also contact the nationalhighway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.