Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: 16″X7.5″ 8-Lug X 165.1 Mm Wheels: Series 961, Dragon Chromed Wheel; Series 960, Dragon Polished Wheel; Series 96, Dragon Painted Wheel; Series 931, Gemini Chromed Wheel; Series 930, Gemini Polished Wheel; And Series 93, Gemini Painted Wheel. Cracks In The Wheels Can Develop If They Are Heavily Loaded. These Wheels Were Manufactured From September 1995 To July 1998.
Make Of Vehicle
GEMINI
Model Of Vehicle
931
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E024000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
Mangels Has Determined That The Actual MaximUM Load Rating For Each Of The Wheels Is Lower Than The Wheel’S Published MaximUM Load Rating. In The Event That The Wheel Is Loaded In Excess Of Its Actual Load Rating, The Possibility Exists That The Wheel Could Crack At The Spoke Or Drop Center, Resulting In A Crash Which Could Cause Injury.
Fix Defect
Mangels Will Replace The Dragon And Gemini 8-Lug Wheels With Wheels Having Actual Load Ratings Appropriate For The Vehicles On Which They Are Used Free Of Charge. Customers Will Be Instructed To Contact Their Local Retailer For Service.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Mangels USA Corporation
Start Of Manufacture
19950901
End Of Manufacture
19980731
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
795
Date Owners Notified
20000705
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Mangels USA Corporation
Date Report Received
20000602