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Dragon, Gemini Wheels recall
Recalled June 2, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00E024000 · Dragon
Description
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 16"X7.5" 8-LUG X 165.1 MM WHEELS: SERIES 961, DRAGON CHROMED WHEEL; SERIES 960, DRAGON POLISHED WHEEL; SERIES 96, DRAGON PAINTED WHEEL; SERIES 931, GEMINI CHROMED WHEEL; SERIES 930, GEMINI POLISHED WHEEL; AND SERIES 93, GEMINI PAINTED WHEEL. CRACKS IN THE WHEELS CAN DEVELOP IF THEY ARE HEAVILY LOADED. THESE WHEELS WERE MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 1995 TO JULY 1998.
What to do
MANGELS WILL REPLACE THE DRAGON AND GEMINI 8-LUG WHEELS WITH WHEELS HAVING ACTUAL LOAD RATINGS APPROPRIATE FOR THE VEHICLES ON WHICH THEY ARE USED FREE OF CHARGE. CUSTOMERS WILL BE INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT THEIR LOCAL RETAILER FOR SERVICE.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →