DODGE W3 1984: WHEELS

General Information

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

Summary

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.

Remedy

WHEELS WILL BE INSPECTED AND REPLACED, IF NEEDED, FREE OF CHARGE.

Notes

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.