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Amer. Racing Equip. Wheels recall
Recalled April 28, 1986 · NHTSA recall 86E007000 · Amer. Racing Equip.
Remedy
WHEELS WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR NEW WHEELS WITH THE CORRECT SIZE DESIGNATION.
Units
256 units
Description
WHEELS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH FMVSS NO. 120 DUE TO INCORRECT SIZE DESIGNATION. THE WHEEL IS MARKED 16 INCH INSTEAD OF 16 1/2 INCH. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF A 16 INCH TIRE IS MOUNTED ON THIS WHEEL, BEAD DAMAGE COULD OCCUR, CAUSING RAPID LOSS OF AIR WHICH MAY LEAD TO LOSS OF CONTROL.
What to do
WHEELS WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR NEW WHEELS WITH THE CORRECT SIZE DESIGNATION.
Product
Amer. Racing Equip. AMER. RACING EQUIP.
Manufacturer(s)
AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →