Ultra Wheels recall

Recalled August 16, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06E072000 · Ultra

Hazard

THIS COULD LEAD TO AIR LOSS FROM THE TIRE AS WELL AS THE EVENTUAL SEPARATION OF THE WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE RIM, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Remedy

FEMTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND OR MAKE AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT WHEELS OF SIMILAR PRODUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEMTEC TOLL-FREE AT 877-223-2282.

Units

881 units

Description

CERTAIN FEMTEC ULTRA AFTERMARKET CAST ALUMINUM CUSTOM WHEELS, SERIES 260 IN SIZES 15" X 10" AND 16" X 10" SOLD FOR USE ON LIGHT TRUCKS. THESE WHEELS MAY CONTAIN DESIGN-INDUCED STRESS WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRACK DEVELOPING OVER TIME AT THE DROP CENTER.

What to do

FEMTEC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND OR MAKE AVAILABLE REPLACEMENT WHEELS OF SIMILAR PRODUCT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 18, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FEMTEC TOLL-FREE AT 877-223-2282.

Product

Ultra 260-5165C · Ultra 260-5165P · Ultra 260-5173C · Ultra 260-5173P · Ultra 260-5183C · Ultra 260-5183P · Ultra 260-5185C · Ultra 260-5185P · Ultra 260-6153C · Ultra 260-6153P · Ultra 260-6165C · Ultra 260-6165P · Ultra 260-6181C · Ultra 260-6181P · Ultra 260-6183C · Ultra 260-6183P · Ultra 260-6185C · Ultra 260-6185P · Ultra 260-6187C · Ultra 260-6187P

Manufacturer(s)

Femtec, Inc.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →