Autotech recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Autotech Accessories Inc. (Autotech) is recalling certain Avid 03 15x8.0 +25 offset aftermarket wheels, part numbers AV0315804H25MF (machined face), AV0315804H25SL (silver face), AV0315804H25GL (gold face), and AV0315804H25WH (white face), manufactured March 2013 to October 2013. The spokes of the affected wheels may break causing the rim to separate from the center part of the wheel.
What could happen
If the rim separates from the center part of the wheel, there is an increased risk of a crash.
The fix
Autotech will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wheels, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Autotech customer service at 1-818-626-9768.
Vehicles covered
- Autotech Avid 03
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E047000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Autotech Accessories Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 25, 2014
- Owners notified
- Sep 29, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,600
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Mar 1, 2013 to Oct 31, 2013
- Part
- Wheels
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.