NHTSA recall 98V-120 (98V120001)
wheels recall reported May 19, 1998 - about 3,065 vehicles affected.
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V120001
- Also written as
- 98V-120
- Reported
- May 19, 1998
- Vehicles affected
- ~3,065
- Component
- wheels
What is being recalled
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY DUTY TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH AFTERMARKET ALUMINUM DUAL WHEELS, 22.5X8.25, ONE-PIECE, TUBELESS, SUPPLIED BY ACCURIDE/AKW. CERTAIN DESIGN REVISIONS COMBINED WITH PROCESS CONDITIONS CAUSED FATIGUE CRACKS IN THESE WHEELS.
Why it is dangerous
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
The fix (free at any franchised dealer)
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Recall repairs are always free, regardless of vehicle age or where you bought the car. Quote the campaign number 98V-120 when calling a dealer.
Affected 10 models
Each year links to that car's full history: every recall, owner complaints and common problems.
Is YOUR car included? A campaign rarely covers every single vehicle of a model year. Check your exact car by its 17-character VIN with the free VIN decoder and recall check.
Source: NHTSA recall campaign data (public domain), refreshed weekly. See also the latest recall campaigns.