OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

96E020000

Wheels

Reported Jul 17, 1996 · AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT

Summary

A LACK OF WELD PENETRATION ATTACHING THE WHEEL CENTER TO THE RIM.

Consequence

THE WHEEL CAN BREAK APART OR LOSS OF AIR PRESSURE IN THE TIRE CAN OCCUR POTENTIALLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Remedy

Not supplied in the source record.

Notes

SYSTEM: WHEELS. EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: AFTERMARKET STEEL WHEELS USED ON FORD, DODGE AND CHEVROLET DUAL WHEEL PICKUP TRUCKS. PART NOS. 59768211, 59768213, 59768214, 59768221, 59768223, AND 59768224. OWNER NOTIFICATION: OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OF JULY 15, 1996. NOTE: OWNERS WHO DO NOT HAVE THEIR WHEELS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT AMERICAN RACING AT 1-310-761-4040. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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