Investigation EA86030: Vehicles

Status

CLOSED

Opened

Sep 12, 1986

Closed

Dec 4, 1987

Model years

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Subject

WELDS CRACK

Component: Suspension

Summary

Summary of information from manufacturer:the manufacturer maintains that the wheel failures are at worst an isolated incident due to owner abuse or an occasional faulty weld.allegedly, any failures are from the recalled granville units mis-applied by acra tire.analysis:the radial tire appears to overload the welded dual rear wheelassembly resulting in fatigue cracks.the fatigue crackingof the joints results in air loss and potential sudden tire failure.status:the suspect wheels have been recalled by the known vehiclemanufacturer (granville 87v-042).closed 12/4/87.#===

An NHTSA investigation looks into whether a safety defect exists. Opening one is not a finding. Outcomes can include a recall, closure without action, or further inquiry.