Recall 04E064000: Equipment

NHTSA recall 04E064000 · announced August 27, 2004 · Realwheels

The problem

CERTAIN REALWHEEL COVER COMPANY, INC., REAR WHEEL SIMULATORS (SIMILAR TO A HUBCAP), P/N RWDCH2002, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND AUGUST 20, 2004. IF THE SIMULATOR IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, THE PART MAY NOT STAY TIGHTLY FASTENED TO THE WHEEL OF THE TRUCK AND COULD DETACH FOR THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.

The risk

THE WHEEL SIMULATOR COULD DETACH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES.

What to do

REALWHEELS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECT PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. 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 REALWHEELS AT 1-800-982-1180.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.