OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
98E042000
Wheels:hubcap/cover
Reported Dec 10, 1998 · IMT CORPORATION
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD IMPAIR THE BRAKING SYSTEM ON THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
OWNERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO INSPECT THESE WHEELS, AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY.
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).
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