DODGE W3 1984: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 84V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| DODGE | W3 | 1984 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1984-05-10 | 1984-03-26 | 1984-04-11 |
Production Dates: 1983-11-01 - 1983-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Chrysler (FCA US, LLC)
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 130
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE DISC/RIM ARC WELDS WERE IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED "NOT STRONG ENOUGH". UNDER SEVERE OPERATING CONDITIONS, CRACKS CAN FORM IN THE WELDS FASTENING WHEEL RIMS TO CENTER DISCS. CRACKED WELDS MAY ALLOW AIR TO ESCAPE FROM THE TIRES OR CAUSE WHEELS TO FAIL.
WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NEEDED, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: LIGHT TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH 16.5 X 6.75 HEAVY-DUTY ROADWHEELS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEELS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: CONTINUED DRIVING MAY CAUSE A SEPARATION OF THE DISCSFROM THE RIMS WITHOUT WARNING, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
