OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
04E079000
Wheels
Reported Oct 12, 2004 · PERFORMANCE MACHINE, INC.
Summary
CERTAIN PERFORMANCE MACHINE REAR MOTORCYCLE WHEELS; MODELS HOOLIGAN-STYLE 16", 17", 18" DIAMETER FORGED WHEELS )ALL WIDTHS) MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 31, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 6, 2004, AND VADER-STYLE 18" DIAMETER FORGED WHEELS (ALL WIDTHS) MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 2 AND SEPTEMBER 14, 2004. THE AFFECTED WHEELS CAN DEVELOP A CRACK IN THE BASE OF THE SPOKE(S), POSSIBLY AFFECTING THE DURABILITY OF THE WHEEL WHICH COULD RESULT IN WHEEL FAILURE.
Consequence
A CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE WHEEL FAIL, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
PERFORMANCE MACHINE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEEL WITH A REDESIGNED WHEEL OF THE SAME STYLE AND SIZE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN NOVEMBER 1, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR MOTORCYCLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PERFORMANCE MACHINE'S CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-479-4037.
Notes
ALSO, CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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