Recall 96E020000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 96E020000 · announced July 17, 1996 · American Racing · 780 units affected

The problem

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

The risk

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

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