NHTSA Recall 99V087000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V087000; Date: Apr. 22, 1999
This condition can lead to an out of roundness condition causing separation of the tire from the wheel.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Peterbilt Peterbilt; 1999 Peterbilt Peterbilt
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Paccar, Incorporated
Affected Units:: 3,405
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with alcoa 984650 24. 5 x 8. 25 wheels. The affected wheels were improperly heat treated.
How to Fix:
Tires will be removed from the wheel to identify the heat lot number and wheels with the affected lot number will be replaced.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 14, 1999
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