Alcoa recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Alcoa Inc. (Alcoa) is recalling certain 22.5" X 8.25" aluminum wheels, model number 88367X, manufactured from April 27, 2015, through May 19, 2015. Due to a forging problem, the wheel rim flange section may separate during the initial tire mounting and inflation process.
What could happen
Personal injury could occur if the flange separates during the initial tire mounting and inflation process.
The fix
Alcoa will notify its original equipment manufacturers, fleets and distributor customers, and will inspect and replace as necessary, free of charge, that has not yet had a tire mounted and subjected to full operating inflation pressure. The recall began on July 31, 2015. Owners may contact Alcoa customer service at 1-844-276-1567 or [email protected].
Vehicles covered
- Alcoa Aluminum Wheel
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15E051000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Alcoa Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 15, 2015
- Owners notified
- Jul 31, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 45,794
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 1, 2014 to May 23, 2015
- Part
- Wheels
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Alcoa recall: Wheels Feb 1, 2021
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.