Recall 97E016000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 97E016000 · announced June 2, 1997 · Boyds · 1,051 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

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