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NHTSARecalled Apr 20, 2005 · #05V165000

ALUMINUM WHEELS/ACCURIDE

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME. THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Product details

Product
ALUMINUM WHEELS/ACCURIDE
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
PACCAR Incorporated
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

ALL THE VEHICLES INVOLVED IN THIS RECALL HAVE BEEN INSPECTED AND THE WHEELS REPLACED. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL29, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KENWORTH AT 425-828-5440.

View the official CPSC notice