Vehicle Recall Archive for 1997 PONTIAC
Record ID
17292
Campaign Number
05V186000
Make of Vehicle
INTERNATIONAL
Model of Vehicle
9000
Year
2005
Make Campaign Number
5510
Component Description
WHEELS
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ACCURIDE ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE WHEELS WERE NOT PROPERLY PRE-STRESSED. THIS ALLOWS CRACKS TO DEVELOP OVER TIME.
Effect of Defect
THIS MAY EVENTUALLY LEAD TO WHEEL FAILURE AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Fix Defect
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 13, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT INTERNATIONAL AT 1-800-448-7825.
Manufacturers
NAVISTAR, INC
Start of Manufacture
20050221
End of Manufacture
20050310
Type of Recall
VEHICLE
Number Affected
197
Date Owners Notified
20050513
Initiated By
MFR
Responsible Maufacturer
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Date Report Received
20050428
Part Number
NOT AVAILABLE
Federal MV Safety Standard
NOT AVAILABLE