ACCURIDE CORPORATION: Safety Recalls in 2003

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by ACCURIDE CORPORATION in 2003. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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November 14, 2003

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ACCURIDE/TUBELESS STEEL WHEELS/CRACKING

16 X 6 INCH, 5 DEGREE DROP CENTER, ONE-PIECE TUBELESS STEEL WHEELS FOR USE ON LIGHT TRUCKS MANUFACTURED ON AUGUST 14 AND 15, 2003, PART NO. 29581. A PORTION OF THE WHEELS WERE ASSEMBLED USING A RIM THAT WAS LIGHTER THAN THE RIM NORMALLY USED. THE LOAD RATING STAMPED ON THE WHEELS IS INCORRECT. THE WHEEL ASSEMBLED WITH THE LIGHTER RIM IS SUBJECT TO A LOAD IN EXCESS OF 2,680 POUNDS AT 80 PSI.

NHTSA ID: 03E055000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 260

Consequence Summary:

OVER TIME A CRACK COULD DEVELOP IN THE WHEEL WHICH, IF ALLOWED TO PROPAGATE, COULD RESULT IN WHEEL FAILURE.

Corrective Action:

ACCURIDE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 28, 2003. 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 AT 1-800-869-2275.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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