Recall
Cragar Classic Wheel Cragar S/s 17 X 8 — 03E012000
NHTSA ID
03E012000
Make
Cragar Classic Wheel
Model
Cragar S/s 17 X 8
Years Affected
2001
Recall Date
2003-02-19
Component
WHEELS
Units Affected
2,670
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
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.
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.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
Cragar Classic Wheel Cragar S/s 17 X 8
Model Years: 2001