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Realwheels Equipment recall
Recalled August 27, 2004 · NHTSA recall 04E064000 · Realwheels
Description
CERTAIN REALWHEEL COVER COMPANY, INC., REAR WHEEL SIMULATORS (SIMILAR TO A HUBCAP), P/N RWDCH2002, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND AUGUST 20, 2004. IF THE SIMULATOR IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, THE PART MAY NOT STAY TIGHTLY FASTENED TO THE WHEEL OF THE TRUCK AND COULD DETACH FOR THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
What to do
REALWHEELS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECT PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REALWHEELS AT 1-800-982-1180.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →