EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALUMINUM LIGHT TRUCK RIMS. THESE RIMS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS
— Recall Campaign #99E014000
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALUMINUM LIGHT TRUCK RIMS. THESE RIMS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 237 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
99E014000
| Manufacturer: | MHT LUXURY ALLOYS |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 05, 1999 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 99E014000 |
| Units affected: | 237 |
- Description:
- EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: ALUMINUM LIGHT TRUCK RIMS. THESE RIMS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE MARKING REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 120, "TIRE SELECTION AND RIMS FOR MOTOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS."
- Consequeces:
- IF COMPLETE TIRE INFORMATION IS NOT AVAILABLE, UNDER RATED TIRES COULD BE PLACED ON THE VEHICLE CAUSING EXCESSIVE TIRE WEAR OR POSSIBLE TIRE BLOWOUTS.
- Corrective action:
- THESE WHEEL RIMS WILL BE EXCHANGED FOR COMPLYING, PROPERLY MARKED WHEEL RIMS.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 11, 1999. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THEFREE CORRECTLY MARKED WHEEL RIMS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT MHT AT 1-310-834-3600. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).