Tubeless Duplex Wheel recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Accuride is recalling one tubeless duplex wheel, size 22.5 x 14.00 15 degree, with accuride part number 29627. The wheel is composed of a rim that supports the tire and a disc that are welded into a one piece assembly. The attachment weld between the disc and the rim is missing.
What could happen
A wheel without an attachment weld will not have the structural integrity to support the load of the vehicle and the tire. Any significant side force on the wheel during normal operating conditions and loads could cause the disc to disengage from the rim. If the rim and disc separate, the rim could come off the vehicle possibly causing a crash resulting in property damage, personal injury, or death.
The fix
The affected wheel has been located and remedied; therefore, an owner notification letter will not be issued for this campaign. The recall began on april 25, 2011. Owners may contact accuride at 1-800-869-2275.
Vehicles covered
- Tubeless Duplex Wheel 22.5 X 14.00 15 Degree
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11E018000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Accuride Corporation
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 10, 2011
- Owners notified
- Apr 25, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Wheels
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.