9999 ALCOA WHEEL Recalls (3)

Campaign:
92E010000 on 06/08/1992
Component:
Wheels
Manufactured:
12/31/1991 - 04/30/1992
Affected:
1,757
Defect:
There is a circumferential linear discontinuity, which appears as a crack, at the intersection of the disc and the rim on the shallow side of some of the wheels.
Consequence:
The discontinuity can cause loss of tire air pressureand possible tire/rim separation from the vehicle, which could result in lossof vehicle control and a possible vehicle accident.
Correction:
Alcoa will replace the defective wheels.
Notes:
System: wheels.equipment description: forged 22.5 x 12.25 and 22.5 x 13.00 aluminum wide basesingle or super single truck wheels.note: wheel part nos: 823050 - 823053, 823450, 823452, 823650, 823651, 823653,833050 - 833053, 833450, 833650.

Campaign:
00E057000 on 10/03/2000
Component:
Wheels
Affected:
25,054
Defect:
Equipment description: 25,054 after market alcoa forged aluminum light truck wheel, size 16x7j, lts style, 8 on 6.5" bolt circle, part number 167011, manufactured between 1993 and 2000. a crack can develop in the wheel from hand hole to hand hole.
Consequence:
Failure can result in wheel separation and possible vehicle crash.
Correction:
Alcoa is notifying customers to return these wheels.
Notes:
Owner notification began october 18, 2000.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact alcoa wheel service center at 1-888-279-3055. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
03E028000 on 04/29/2003
Component:
Wheels:rim
Affected:
50,432
Defect:
Alcoa wheel and forged products classic and lts forged aluminum light truck wheels, size 16" x 6", manufactured between july 1996 and june 1999 and sold as aftermarket equipment. part numbers classic 160231, 160232, 160241, 160242, 160281, 160282, 160291, 160292, 160301, 160302 and lts 160251, 160252, 160261, 160262, 160271, and 160272. fatigue cracks can develop in the outboard bead seat area causing air loss in the tires.
Consequence:
If the user ignores the problem and refills the tires to maintain pressure, the cracks may propagate around the circumference of the wheel along the bead seat of the tire, causing the face of the wheel to separate from the rim.
Correction:
Aloca will notify customers and replace the wheels free of charge. owner notification began july 14, 2003. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact alcoa wheel service center at 1-888-279-3055 or by fax at 814-797-5797.
Notes:
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

9999 ALCOA WHEEL TSB

Bulletin:
120503
Component:
200000 wheels
Summary:
Using 22.5 inch x 14 inch wheels with a 2 inch offset on n-type spindles may reduce bearing life. alcoa inc. has notified its wheel distributors and all known sellers of michelin tires using 2 inch offset wheels on n-type spindles to consu

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