American Racing Equipment | NHTSA Recall #98E016000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98E016000 by American Racing Equipment. Includes 2,397 affected units, AMERICAN RACING/WHEELS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Equipment description: 500/501 series, 16" aluminum alloy wheel (500 series designed for front-wheel drive vehicles and 501 series for rear-wheel drive). the center of the wheel can fracture and separate from the rim.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these wheels, including all costs associated with vehicle towing and installation, labor, mounting and balancing of the replacement wheels; a full refund for the wheels including any associated costs; or replacement of these wheels with applicable original equipment manufacturer's (oem) wheels, including all costs associated with the vehicle towing, purchase, installation, labor, mounting and balancing of the oem wheels.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98E016000

Manufacturer: American Racing Equipment

Report Received Date: 1998-05-12T00:00:00

Subject: American racing/wheels

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 2,397

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Equipment description: 500/501 series, 16" aluminum alloy wheel (500 series designed for front-wheel drive vehicles and 501 series for rear-wheel drive). the center of the wheel can fracture and separate from the rim.

Consequence Summary: If the wheel separated, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace these wheels, including all costs associated with vehicle towing and installation, labor, mounting and balancing of the replacement wheels; a full refund for the wheels including any associated costs; or replacement of these wheels with applicable original equipment manufacturer's (oem) wheels, including all costs associated with the vehicle towing, purchase, installation, labor, mounting and balancing of the oem wheels.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 98E016000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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