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Press Release: Alcoa Voluntarily Recalls Aftermarket Light Truck Wheel 

CLEVELAND, November 2, 2000 — Alcoa Wheel Products is voluntarily recalling forged aluminum light truck wheels, size 16x7J, LTS style, 8 on 6.5″ bolt pattern (Alcoa part number 167011). These wheels were manufactured for the aftermarket (non-OEM) consumer and are used primarily on 3/4 – and one-ton pick-ups. A crack can develop from hand hole to hand hole and can result in additional cracks and potential failure over time if the wheel is not removed from service. Failure can include separation of the wheel from the vehicle if the crack is allowed to propagate around the entire circumference of the wheel. Alcoa is not aware of any injuries associated with the use of this wheel. 

The recall includes aftermarket wheels, part number 167011 only. Customers and dealers can determine whether a wheel is included in this recall by checking the part number in the wheel roll stamp, positioned on the outside of the rim near the hand hole and in line with the valve location. A consumer can also inspect their wheels and visually confirm the presence of a crack before there is a risk of immediate service failure. Wheels with cracks should immediately be removed from service. All others should be removed from service as soon as practical. 

Alcoa will replace the wheels with an alternate style wheel, offering a quick exchange at no cost to consumers. In addition, a modified design of the LTS style wheel will be available for shipment within 180 days. 

AFTERMARKET RECALL 

For more information on the recall, replacement procedures and replacement wheels, call (800) 242-9898 option#1 or write the Alcoa Wheel Service Center, 106 N. 1st Avenue, Clarion, Penn., 16214.
Before beginning any work on the wheel or vehicle, a dealer must call the Alcoa Wheel Service Center at (800) 242-9898 option#1 for instructions and an authorization number. The authorization number is necessary to arrange payment for services as well as replacement and return of wheels. Authorized payment includes reasonable costs of demounting, tire balancing, replacement wheels and remounting of the assembly. 

Makes and Models

Forged Aluminum Light Truck Wheel (size 16x7J, LTS style, 8 on 6.5″ bolt pattern, Alcoa part number 167011) May Be Used On the Following Vehicles

Letter to Consumers: Alcoa Voluntarily Recalls Aftermarket Light Truck Wheel 

Safety Recall # 00E057: 16 x 7J Aluminum Forged Light Truck Wheel, Alcoa Part Number 167011, LTS style, 8 on 6.5 inch bolt pattern 

This notice is sent to you in accordance with the requirements of the National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act. 

Dear Customer, 

Alcoa Wheel Products has determined that a defect relating to motor vehicle safety exists in Alcoa forged aluminum light truck wheel, size 16x7J, LTS style, 8 on 6.5″ bolt pattern, Alcoa part number 167011. (See Attachment #1 for style identification.). This potential defect is only on this particular style and wheel size, which is used primarily on 3/4 – and one-ton pick-ups. It is an aftermarket product and does not include any original equipment wheel. 

Our records indicate that you have purchased Alcoa part number 167011 either through a local Distributor or direct from Alcoa. This wheel was sold from 1994 until September 2000. Attachment #2 contains the list of vehicles that this wheel could be used on. 

Depending on the severity of how the vehicle is used by the owner, a crack can develop from hand hole to hand hole, across the wheel spoke. A crack that goes unnoticed can result in additional cracks and potential failure over time if the wheel is not removed from service. Failure can include separation of the wheel from the vehicle if the crack is allowed to propagate around the entire circumference of the wheel. 

Please inspect your 16×7, Alcoa part number 167011 wheels immediately for the presence of a crack. Attachment #3 shows where a crack can develop and a close-up photo shows what you may see when performing a visual inspection. You can inspect your wheels and visually confirm the presence of a crack before there is a risk of immediate service failure. 

Wheels with cracks need to be removed from service immediately. All 167011 wheels should be removed from service as soon as practical. Alcoa will replace the wheels with an alternate style wheel, part # 167001A, offering a quick exchange at no cost to consumers. (A photograph of the replacement wheel is included in Attachment #1.) In addition, a modified design of the LTS style wheel (new part number167031) will be available for shipment within 180 days. This exchange is at no charge to you, including reasonable costs of demounting the tire and wheel assembly from the vehicle, changing the tire to a replacement wheel, balancing and remounting the assembly. Customers and dealers can determine whether a wheel is included in this recall by checking the part number in the wheel roll stamp, positioned on the inside of the rim near the hand hole and in line with the valve location. (See Attachment #1.) 

We need you to take the following actions immediately:

For more information on the recall, replacement procedures and replacement wheels, call (800) 242-9898 option#1, Monday through Friday, from 8:00AM and 4:30 PM, or write the Alcoa Wheel Service Center at 106 N. 1st Avenue, Clarion, PA, 16214.

If you believe we have failed or are unable to affect the remedy without charge as described in this notification, you may submit a complaint to:

Adminstrator
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
400 Seventh Street, SW
Washington, D.C. 20590 

Or call the Auto Safety Hot Line at 888-327-4236 toll free,

We apologize to you, our valued customer, for any inconvenience this campaign may cause. Our primary concern is for your safety, and we are taking great pains to assure that we efficiently manage this situation to minimize the activity required by you. We would like to thank you in advance for your cooperation.

Sincerely,
Richard L. Corliss
Quality Manager
Alcoa Wheel and Forged Products

ATTACHMENT #1 

Alcoa Part # 167011 – This wheel is being Recalled for replacement

Alcoa Part 167001A – Not part of the Recall; will be used as replacement wheel

ATTACHMENT #2 

Makes and Models 

Forged Aluminum Light Truck Wheel (size 16x7J, LTS style, 8 on 6.5″ bolt pattern, Alcoa part number 167011) May Be Used On the Following Vehicles

ATTACHMENT #3

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