1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT RECALL - #99V087000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA 984650 24.5 X 8.25 WHEELS. THE AFFECTED WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT |
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| Manufacturer |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Manufactured between |
12/15/1998 - 4/16/1999 |
| Recalled on |
4/29/1999 |
| Influenced by |
PACCAR, INCORPORATED |
| Owners Notified on |
5/14/1999 |
| # Affected |
3,405 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ALCOA 984650 24.5 X 8.25 WHEELS. THE AFFECTED WHEELS WERE IMPROPERLY HEAT TREATED. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO AN OUT OF ROUNDNESS CONDITION CAUSING SEPARATION OF THE TIRE FROM THE WHEEL. |
| Corrective action |
TIRES WILL BE REMOVED FROM THE WHEEL TO IDENTIFY THE HEAT LOT NUMBER AND WHEELS WITH THE AFFECTED LOT NUMBER WILL BE REPLACED. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 14, 1999.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 PETERBILT AT 1-888-999-6310.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
1998 PETERBILT PETERBILT Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FRONT UNDERHOOD
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