Recall
Walker Truck — 98V120006
NHTSA ID
98V120006
Make
Walker
Model
Truck
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-07-23
Component
WHEELS:RIM
Units Affected
870
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
Remedy
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.