Recalls: 2001 - CRAGAR CLASSIC WHEEL - CRAGAR S/S 17 X 8

• NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 03E012000 - WHEELS
  Recall Date: 02/27/2003

  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.
  
  Manufacturer that filed the Recall:
  CARLISLE TIRE AND WHEEL
  
  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.