THE DISC/RIM ARC WELDS WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED
— Recall Campaign #84V037000
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.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 130 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
84V037000
| Manufacturer: | Chrysler (FCA US, LLC) |
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| Recall date: | March 26, 1984 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 84V037000 |
| Units affected: | 130 |
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- 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.