Defect Description For Recall
Equipment Description: 16-Inch, 8-Lug, Aluminum Alloy Wheels, Aftermarket Wheels For Use On Trucks Or Suvs, Polished Neptune 151 Series And Chrome Neptune 651 Series. The Part Number Being Recalled Are 1516870, 1516882, 6516870, And 6516882. Improper Chamfer Dimension Led To An Interference In The Flange Of The Center Cap Protruding Into The Seating Area Of The Wheel Thus Preventing The Proper Seating Of The Wheel, Which Resulted In The Failure.
Make Of Vehicle
POLISHED NEPTUNE
Model Of Vehicle
1516882
Year
9999
Recall Campaign Number
00E067000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
The Defect Could Result In The Wheel Coming Off The Vehicle Without Warning, Which Could Result In A Vehicle Crash, Injury To The Occupant, And/Or To People Outside The Vehicle.
Fix Defect
American Racing Will Notify Its Customers To Contact A Local American Racing Warehouse To Schedule Repairs Free Of Charge.
Vehicle Manufacturer
American Racing Wheels
Start Of Manufacture
20000229
End Of Manufacture
20001005
Type Of Vehicle Recall
E
Number Affected
4808
Date Owners Notified
20001017
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
American Racing Equipment
Date Report Received
20001031