NHTSA Campaign 03E011000
WHEELS
Issued by DAYTON WIRE WHEEL, INC. · Reported Feb 13, 2003 · 32 vehicles affected
What's wrong
AFTERMARKET REPLACEMENT AMERICAN WIRE WHEELS, MODELS SUPERSPOKEII (P/N M0163540S-184) AND SUPERSPOKE (P/N M12121540S-200 & M32121540S-200). THE STEEL SPOKES CAN PULL OUT OF THE MACHINED ALUMINUM HUB WHICH WILL RESULT IN COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL.
Consequence
IN THE EVENT THAT THE WHEEL FAILS WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION THERE IS A POTENTIAL OF A VEHICLE CRASH POSSIBLY RESULTING IN SERIOUS INJURIES OR DEATH.
Remedy
ACCORDING TO DAYTON WIRE WHEEL, ALL THE AFFECT WHEELS HAVE BEEN CAPTURED AND RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER. REPORTEDLY, NONE OF THESE WHEELS HAVE BEEN SOLD TO CONSUMERS. CUSTOMERS CAN CONTACT DAYTON WIRE WHEEL AT 937-438-0100 IF THEY HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN WIRE WHEEL | SUPERSPOKE | 2002 | 32 |
| AMERICAN WIRE WHEEL | SUPERSPOKEII | 2003 | 32 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 03E011000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.