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American Wire Wheel 2002–2003 Wheels recall
Recalled February 13, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E011000 · American Wire Wheel
Hazard
IN THE EVENT THAT THE WHEEL FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THERE IS A POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
ACCORDING TO DAYTON WIRE WHEEL, ALL THE AFFECT WHEELS HAVE BEEN CAPTURED AND RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REPORTEDLY, NONE OF THESE WHEELS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS. CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT DAYTON WIRE WHEEL AT 937-438-0100 IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Units
32 units
Description
AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT AMERICAN WIRE WHEELS, MODELS SUPERSPOKEII (P/N M0163540S-184) AND SUPERSPOKE (P/N M12121540S-200 & M32121540S-200). THE STEEL SPOKES CAN PULL OUT OF THE MACHINED ALUMINUM HUB WHICH WILL RESULT IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL.
What to do
ACCORDING TO DAYTON WIRE WHEEL, ALL THE AFFECT WHEELS HAVE BEEN CAPTURED AND RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REPORTEDLY, NONE OF THESE WHEELS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS. CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT DAYTON WIRE WHEEL AT 937-438-0100 IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Product
American Wire Wheel SUPERSPOKE · American Wire Wheel SUPERSPOKEII
Manufacturer(s)
DAYTON WIRE WHEEL, INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →