NHTSA recall 03E011000 · Equipment
Wheels
American Wire Wheel Superspoke and 1 more
Reported Feb 13, 200332 vehicles affectedDAYTON WIRE WHEEL, INC.
The defect
Aftermarket replacement american wire wheels, models superspokeii (p/n m0163540s-184) and superspoke (p/n m12121540s-200 & m32121540s-200). the steel spokes can pull out of the machined aluminum hub which will result in complete failure of the wheel.
The risk
In the event that the wheel fails while the vehicle IS in motion there IS a potential of a vehicle crash possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.
The remedy
According to dayton wire wheel, all the affect wheels have been captured and returned to the manufacturer. reportedly, none of these wheels have been sold to consumers. customers can contact dayton wire wheel at 937-438-0100 if they have any questions.