POLAR TANK TRAILER 2005: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 06V102000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| POLAR | TANK TRAILER | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2007-04-25 | 2006-04-03 | 2006-04-05 |
Production Dates: 2005-01-15 - 2005-01-17
Manufacturers Involved: Entrans International, LLC
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED AND MAY EXPERIENCE PREMATURE CRACKING ON THE DISC FACE THAT COULD RESULT IN FAILURE.
SHOULD THE WHEEL FAIL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURY OR DEATH.
ACCURIDE IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ACCURIDE AT 1-800-869-2275 OR POLAR AT 1-800-826-6589.
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
