CERTAIN ULTRA ALUMINUM WHEELS SERIES 223/224, 8 LUG - 170 AND 8 LUG - 6.5 IN THE SIZE 17" X 8"
— Recall Campaign #08E001000
CERTAIN ULTRA ALUMINUM WHEELS SERIES 223/224, 8 LUG - 170 AND 8 LUG - 6.5 IN THE SIZE 17" X 8". SOME OF THESE WHEELS MAY CRACK DUE TO THE MARGINAL DIMENSION ON THE SPOKE ESPECIALLY IF MOUNTED ON TIRES LARGER THAN THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM TIRE DIAMETER OF 32.5 INCHES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 4,287 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
08E001000
| Manufacturer: | Femtec, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 02, 2008 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 08E001000 |
| Units affected: | 4,287 |
- Description:
- CERTAIN ULTRA ALUMINUM WHEELS SERIES 223/224, 8 LUG - 170 AND 8 LUG - 6.5 IN THE SIZE 17" X 8". SOME OF THESE WHEELS MAY CRACK DUE TO THE MARGINAL DIMENSION ON THE SPOKE ESPECIALLY IF MOUNTED ON TIRES LARGER THAN THE RECOMMENDED MAXIMUM TIRE DIAMETER OF 32.5 INCHES.
- Consequeces:
- CRACKED SPOKES COULD CAUSE EVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE RIM POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- FEMTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS WITH THE SAME STYLE OR OF A SIMILAR PRODUCT AT NO COST WHICH WILL INCLUDE FREE MOUNTING AND BALANCING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 2, 2008. OWNERS CAN CONTACT FEMTEC CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-877-223-2282.
- Notes:
- CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.