1984 DODGE W2 RECALL - #84V037000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
THE DISC/RIM ARC WELDS WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED (NOT STRONG ENOUGH). UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE WELDS FASTENING WHEEL RIMS TO CENTER DISCS. CRACKED WELDS MAY ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM THE TIRES OR CAUSE WHEELS TO FAIL.
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National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Recall Details
| Vehicle |
1984 DODGE W2 |
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| Manufacturer |
CHRYSLER CORPORATION |
| Manufactured between |
11/1/1983 - 12/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
4/11/1984 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
5/10/1984 |
| # Affected |
130 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
THE DISC/RIM ARC WELDS WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED (NOT STRONG ENOUGH). UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE WELDS FASTENING WHEEL RIMS TO CENTER DISCS. CRACKED WELDS MAY ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM THE TIRES OR CAUSE WHEELS TO FAIL. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NEEDED, FREE OF CHARGE. |
| Notes |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 16.5 X 6.75 HEAVY-DUTY ROADWHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED DRIVING MAY CAUSE A SEPARATION OF THE DISCSFROM THE RIMS WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
| See also |
1984 DODGE W2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, FOUNDATION COMPONENTS, MASTER CYLINDER
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| Technical Service Bulletins |
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