Alcoa recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Howmet Aerospace (HWS) is recalling certain Alcoa High Polish Aluminum Wheels, part number ULT 397, wheel size 22.5 x 8.25. Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.
What could happen
Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
HWS will notify owners and distributors, and will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Howmet Aerospace customer service at 1-800-242-9898.
Vehicles covered
- Alcoa Aluminum Wheel
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21E007000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Howmet Aerospace
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 1, 2021
- Owners notified
- Jan 12, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 22
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Wheels; Wheels › Rim
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Alcoa recall: Wheels Jun 15, 2015
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.