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Nelson Trailer Recall 98V120003: Wheels:Rim

NHTSA campaign 98V120003, reported July 15, 1998, 37 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 98V120003NELSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY
Component
WHEELS:RIM
Problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: TRAILERS AND BOOM DOLLIES 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.
Remedy
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
Notes
ACCURIDE/AKW WILL CONDUCT THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY CAMPAIGN FOR THIS RECALL. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 27, 1998. OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WHEELS REPLACED FREE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT ACCURIDE/KAISER AT 1-888-665-9189 OR NELSON AT 1-419-523-5321.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Affected vehicles

Nelson Boom Dolly19971998
Nelson Trailer19971998