NHTSA Recall 84V037000
Filed by Chrysler (FCA US, LLC). Component: Wheels. Reported 1984-03-26. An estimated 130 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.
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