Recall 98V-120: 1998 Utility Trailer

UTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO. recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Jul 22, 1998, covering about 28 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-120
Report date
Jul 22, 1998
Vehicles affected
28
Owners notified
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The problem

Vehicle description: dual axle, semi-van and flatbed, trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

The risk

This condition can cause failure of these wheels.

The fix

Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

Notes

Accuride/akw will conduct the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Owner notification began july 27, 1998. Owners who do not have their wheels replaced free within a reasonable time should contact accuride/kaiser at 1-888-665-9189 or utility at 1-626-965-1541.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerUTILITY TRAILER MFG. CO.
ComponentWheels › Rim
Recall started byNHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number98V120004

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Utility Trailer1998All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-120?

Vehicle description: dual axle, semi-van and flatbed, trailers equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. Certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

How is recall 98V-120 fixed?

Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.