Recall 98V120006 — WHEELS:RIM Defect in 1997-1998 WALKER TRUCK
RECALL This recall affects up to 870 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 98V120006 |
| Manufacturer | WALKER EQUIPMENT |
| Vehicles Affected | 870 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGHWAY TRUCK TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
Remedy
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
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