OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97E013000
Wheels:rim
Reported Apr 21, 1997 · WELD RACING, INC.
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALUMA DUAL TRUCK WHEELS. THESE WHEELS HAVE A CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELD THAT IS USED IN WHEEL ASSEMBLY. AT THE OVERLAP OF THE WELD, A CRACK IN THE WELD AREA CAN OCCUR.
Consequence
THE WHEEL AND TIRE UNIT CAN EXPERIENCE A SLOW AIR LEAK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS WITH WHEELS HAVING TWO CIRCUMFERENTIAL WELDS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 1, 1997. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR WHEELS TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPLACEMENT WHEEL WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WELD RACING AT 1-816-421-8040.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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