Recalls › 98E042000

NHTSA recall 98E042000 · Equipment

Wheels › Hubcap/cover

Reported Dec 10, 1998160 vehicles affectedIMT CORPORATION

The defect

Equipment description: 15" brake spiders that are part of the rear braking system on certain highway trailers and IS also used on axles with 19.5" tires. these brake spiders can fracture or crack as a result of fatigue stress.

The risk

This condition would impair the braking system on the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

The remedy

Owners will be instructed to inspect these wheels, and replace, if necessary.

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Vehicles in this recall

Notes

Owner notification began december 1, 1998. Owners who do not receive the free replacement wheels within a reasonable time should contact imt at 1-519-485-2210.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).