OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
97E016000
Wheels
Reported Jun 2, 1997 · BOYDS WHEELS
Summary
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 401 AND 402 OMEGA SERIES DUALIE ALUMINUM WHEEL, AN AFTERMARKET WHEEL FOR USE ON FORD, DODGE AND CHEVROLET DUAL WHEEL PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE WHEELS CAN CRACK WHERE THE BOLT PATTERN MEETS THE CENTER BORE.
Consequence
THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
BOYDS WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THESE WHEELS, INCLUDING ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION, LABOR, MOUNTING, AND BALANCING OF THE REPLACEMENT WHEELS AND VEHICLE TOWING.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 19, 1997.OWNERS WHO RETURN THESE WHEELS AND DO NOT RECEIVE FREE REPLACEMENT WHEELS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BOYDS WHEELS AT 1-714-952-4038.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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