United States 98V120006
WALKER STNLS.EQUIP.CO,INC
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HIGHWAY TRUCK TRAILERS 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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE FAILURE OF THESE WHEELS.
What owners should do
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Units 870