0 ALCOA ALCOA

0 ALCOA ALCOA Recall Title: WHEELS:RIM

0 ALCOA ALCOA Recall Date: 1999-05-03

0 ALCOA ALCOA NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 99E013000

0 ALCOA ALCOA Recall Manufacturer: ALCOA AL. CO. OF AMER.

0 ALCOA ALCOA Recall Component(s): WHEELS:RIM

0 ALCOA ALCOA Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 17

0 ALCOA ALCOA Recall Overview: EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: FORGED ALUMINUM BUS WHEELS, SIZE 22.5 X 8.25, PART NO. 883613, AND SHIPPED TO OEMS. THESE WHEELS ARE BELOW DESIGN SPECIFICATIONS AND INTERNAL REQUIREMENTS WHICH CAN CAUSE THE UNSUPPORTED OPEN END OF THE WHEEL TO DEFORM, RESULTING IN SUDDEN LOSS OF AIR.

Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.

Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.

Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:

0 ALCOA ALCOA Recall Notes: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN APRIL 26, 1999.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 THE OEM OR ALCOA AT 1-412-553-2391.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).