Performance Machine, Inc. | NHTSA Recall #04E079000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04E079000 by Performance Machine, Inc.. Includes 1,545 affected units, PERFORMANCE/MOTORCYCLE WHEELS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain performance machine rear motorcycle wheels; models hooligan-style 16", 17", 18" diameter forged wheels )all widths) manufactured from january 31, 2003, through june 6, 2004, and vader-style 18" diameter forged wheels (all widths) manufactured from january 2 and september 14, 2004. the affected wheels can develop a crack in the base of the spoke(s), possibly affecting the durability of the wheel which could result in wheel failure.

Corrective Action

Performance machine will notify its customers and replace the wheel with a redesigned wheel of the same style and size free of charge. the recall began november 1, 2004. owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact performance machine's customer service at 1-800-479-4037.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04E079000
Report Received Date: 2004-10-12T00:00:00
Subject: Performance/motorcycle wheels
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 1,545

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Equipment
Defect Summary: Certain performance machine rear motorcycle wheels; models hooligan-style 16", 17", 18" diameter forged wheels )all widths) manufactured from january 31, 2003, through june 6, 2004, and vader-style 18" diameter forged wheels (all widths) manufactured from january 2 and september 14, 2004. the affected wheels can develop a crack in the base of the spoke(s), possibly affecting the durability of the wheel which could result in wheel failure.
Consequence Summary: A crash could occur should the wheel fail, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.
Corrective Action: Performance machine will notify its customers and replace the wheel with a redesigned wheel of the same style and size free of charge. the recall began november 1, 2004. owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact performance machine's customer service at 1-800-479-4037.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-665v.8bza~eeb3
NHTSA ID: 04E079000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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