The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·15E051000·Announced 2015-06-15

Alcoa Recalls 22.5-Inch Aluminum Wheels Due to Forging Defect

Alcoa is recalling specific 22.5-inch aluminum wheels manufactured in April and May 2015 because a forging defect may cause the rim flange to separate during tire mounting.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle component defect where the source text explicitly states that 'Personal injury could occur' if the defect manifests, but no reported injuries or fatalities are listed in the provided text.

Plain-English summary

Alcoa Inc. is recalling certain 22.5" X 8.25" aluminum wheels, model number 88367X, manufactured between April 27, 2015, and May 19, 2015. The recall involves 45,794 units. The defect is attributed to a forging problem that may cause the wheel rim flange section to separate during the initial tire mounting and inflation process.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) notes that personal injury could occur if the flange separates while the tire is being mounted and inflated. The recall began on July 31, 2015.

Alcoa will notify its original equipment manufacturers, fleets, and distributor customers. The company will inspect and replace, free of charge, any wheels that have not yet had a tire mounted and subjected to full operating inflation pressure. Owners may contact Alcoa customer service at 1-844-276-1567 or [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS recall
Manufacturer
Alcoa Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Wheels
Hazard
Affected units
45,794

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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