Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E055000 Reported November 14, 2003

Accuride/tubeless steel wheels/cracking

Accuride Corporation · N/A · 260 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
03E055000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Accuride Corporation
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
260
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
November 14, 2003

Defect Summary

16 x 6 inch, 5 degree drop center, one-piece tubeless steel wheels for use on light trucks manufactured on august 14 and 15, 2003, part no. 29581. a portion of the wheels were assembled using a rim that was lighter than the rim normally used. the load rating stamped on the wheels is incorrect. the wheel assembled with the lighter rim is subject to a load in excess of 2,680 pounds at 80 psi.

Safety Consequence

Over time a crack could develop in the wheel which, if allowed to propagate, could result in wheel failure.

Corrective Action

Accuride will notify its customers and replace the wheels free of charge. owner notification began october 28, 2003. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact at 1-800-869-2275.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Accuride Corporation dealer and reference recall ID 03E055000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 03E055000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03E055000?

NHTSA recall 03E055000 was issued by Accuride Corporation on November 14, 2003. It addresses: Accuride/tubeless steel wheels/cracking. The recall affects approximately 260 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Accuride Corporation dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E055000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.