VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH WHEELS THAT ARE STAMPED WITH “T16X16K DOT 0496 RUDEVECA.” THE WHEEL CENTER TO RIM WELDS HAVE FAILED, CAUSING THE RIM TO BREAK LOOSE FROM THE WHEEL CENTER.
Charles Machine Works – CHARLES MACHINE/WHEEL RIMS
| Report Received Date | 04/24/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V086000 |
| Consequence Summary | THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective Action | DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 820 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V086000) |
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