Safety Recall NHTSA · 98V120003 Reported July 15, 1998

Nelson mfg/accuride/aluminum dual wheels

Nelson Manufacturing Company · Wheels · 37 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98V120003
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
37
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
July 15, 1998

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: trailers and boom dollies equipped with aftermarket aluminum dual wheels, 22.5x8.25, one-piece, tubeless, supplied by accuride/akw. certain design revisions combined with process conditions caused fatigue cracks in these wheels.

Safety Consequence

This condition can cause failure of these wheels.

Corrective Action

Accuride/akw will replace these wheels.

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 Nelson Manufacturing Company dealer and reference recall ID 98V120003 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 98V120003

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

What is recall 98V120003?

NHTSA recall 98V120003 was issued by Nelson Manufacturing Company on July 15, 1998. It addresses: Nelson mfg/accuride/aluminum dual wheels. The recall affects approximately 37 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Nelson Manufacturing Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 98V120003 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.