Recall 14E047000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 14E047000 · announced July 25, 2014 · Autotech · 1,600 units affected

The problem

Autotech Accessories Inc. (Autotech) is recalling certain Avid 03 15x8.0 +25 offset aftermarket wheels, part numbers AV0315804H25MF (machined face), AV0315804H25SL (silver face), AV0315804H25GL (gold face), and AV0315804H25WH (white face), manufactured March 2013 to October 2013. The spokes of the affected wheels may break causing the rim to separate from the center part of the wheel.

The risk

If the rim separates from the center part of the wheel, there is an increased risk of a crash.

What to do

Autotech will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wheels, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Autotech customer service at 1-818-626-9768.

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.