Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: 500/501 Series, 16″ Aluminum Alloy Wheel (500 Series Designed For Front-Wheel Drive Vehicles And 501 Series For Rear-Wheel Drive). The Center Of The Wheel Can Fracture And Separate From The Rim.
Make Of Vehicle
AMERICAN RACING
Model Of Vehicle
500
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
98E016000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
If The Wheel Separated, A Loss Of Vehicle Control Can Occur, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace These Wheels, Including All Costs Associated With Vehicle Towing And Installation, Labor, Mounting And Balancing Of The Replacement Wheels; A Full Refund For The Wheels Including Any Associated Costs; Or Replacement Of These Wheels With Applicable Original Equipment Manufacturer’S (Oem) Wheels, Including All Costs Associated With The Vehicle Towing, Purchase, Installation, Labor, Mounting And Balancing Of The Oem Wheels.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Racing Wheels
Start Of Manufacture
End Of Manufacture
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
2397
Date Owners Notified
19980330
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
American Racing Equipment
Date Report Received
19980512