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Cragar Classic Wheel 2001–2002 Wheels recall
Recalled February 19, 2003 · NHTSA recall 03E012000 · Cragar Classic Wheel
Hazard
COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
CARLISLE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CT&W AT 800-367-5710.
Units
2,670 units
Description
17 X 8 CRAGAR S/S CLASSIC WHEELS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 16, 2001, AND FEBRUARY 18, 2002. THE DEFECT IS A WELD THAT DID NOT FULLY PENETRATE TO THE BASE METAL. THE WHEEL WOULD DEVELOP CRACKS ALONG THE WELD AND COULD FAIL TO HOLD THE LOAD AS IT WAS DESIGNED TO ACCOMMODATE.
What to do
CARLISLE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 25, 2003. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT CT&W AT 800-367-5710.
Product
Cragar Classic Wheel CRAGAR S/S 17 X 8
Manufacturer(s)
CARLISLE TIRE AND WHEEL
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →