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Howald Racing Wheels recall
Recalled October 1, 1985 · NHTSA recall 85E028000 · Howald Racing
Remedy
CUSTOMERS WILL BE REIMBURSED OR RECEIVE A COMPARABLE PRODUCT UPON RETURN OF THE HR 305 CUSTOM WHEEL.
Units
500 units
Description
WHEELS FAILED IN DYNAMIC RADIAL FATIGUE TESTS CONDUCTED BY NHTSA, THEREFORE MAY CRACK OR FAIL WHILE IN SERVICE. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: IF FAILURE OCCURS WHEN THE CAR IS IN MOTION, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD RESULT WITH PERSONAL INJURY.
What to do
CUSTOMERS WILL BE REIMBURSED OR RECEIVE A COMPARABLE PRODUCT UPON RETURN OF THE HR 305 CUSTOM WHEEL.
Product
Howald Racing HOWALD RACING
Manufacturer(s)
HOWALD RACING ENT., INC.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →