Safety Recall NHTSA · 03E012000 Reported February 19, 2003

Aftermarket wheels

Q: What is recall 03E012000?

NHTSA recall 03E012000 was issued by Carlisle Tire And Wheel on February 19, 2003. It addresses: Aftermarket wheels. The recall affects approximately 2,670 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Carlisle Tire And Wheel · N/A · 2,670 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

03E012000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Carlisle Tire And Wheel

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

2,670

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

February 19, 2003

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

Complete failure of the wheel while the vehicle is in motion, could lead to a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Carlisle Tire And Wheel dealer and reference recall ID 03E012000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 03E012000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 03E012000?

NHTSA recall 03E012000 was issued by Carlisle Tire And Wheel on February 19, 2003. It addresses: Aftermarket wheels. The recall affects approximately 2,670 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Carlisle Tire And Wheel dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 03E012000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.