Worx recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Femtec, Inc. (Femtec) is recalling certain model WORX Series 803 aftermarket alloy wheels, size 18x9", with an 8-lug hole pattern, manufactured December 21, 2012, to October 29, 2014. The affected wheels may crack.
What could happen
The cracks in the wheel may grow, ending with the rim and tire separating from the center portion of the wheel, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Femtec will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels with similar wheels, free of charge. The recall began December 1, 2014. Owners may contact Femtec customer service at 1-844-291-8100. Femtec's number for this recall is 803-18x9-8L.
Vehicles covered
- Worx Accessory Rim, Series 803
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 14E077000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Femtec, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 17, 2014
- Owners notified
- Dec 1, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,809
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Dec 21, 2012 to Oct 29, 2014
- Part
- Wheels
- Maker's own recall number
- 803-18x9-8L
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.