NHTSA recall campaign
98V086000
ManufacturerCHARLES MACHINE WORKS INCReported1998-04-24Affected820 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
THIS CONDITION COULD CAUSE A DRIVER TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE TRAILER INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THESE WHEELS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →