Recall 00V-190: 2000 Freightliner Business Class, 2000 Freightliner FLD and 1 more
FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Jul 10, 2000, covering about 143 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. Certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.
The risk
Over time, the crack could propagate and if not heeded, could result in mounting ring failure, potentially causing the rim to separate from the vehicle.
The fix
Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.
Notes
Accuride began notifying owners on june 20, 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact accuride customer servie at 1-812-962-5027.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | FREIGHTLINER CORPORATION |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Rim |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V190001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner Business Class | 2000 | All years |
| Freightliner FLD | 2000 | All years |
| Sterling Acterra | 2000 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 00V-190?
Vehicle description: heavy duty trucks equipped with accuride 22.5 x 8.25 15 tubeless demountable rims, part no. 32051. Certain rims contain a non-fusion area in the butt-weld of the mounting ring. Under certain circumstances, the defect could develop into a crack on the mounting ring.
How is recall 00V-190 fixed?
Accuride will inspect and replace the defective or suspect wheel rims.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.