Recall 14E014000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 14E014000 · announced April 8, 2014 · Liquid Metal · 31,000 units affected

The problem

LiquidMetal Motorsports, Inc. (LiquidMetal) is recalling certain Kronk wheels, Style No. 43, wheel sizes 16x8, 17x8.5, 18x9, and 20x9, manufactured June 1, 2013, through early March 2014, sold through Discount Tire/America's Tire Stores. The affected wheels may crack resulting in a loss of tire pressure.

The risk

A rapid loss of tire pressure may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

LiquidMetal will notify owners and dealers will replace the wheels with wheels of a comparable value, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2014. Owners may contact Liquid Metal at 1-714-990-2466.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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