9999 ULTRA 223-7881C Recall

Campaign:

08E001000 on 01/01/2008

Component:

Wheels

Affected:

4,287

Defect:

Certain ultra aluminum wheels series 223/224, 8 lug - 170 and 8 lug - 6.5 in the size 17" x 8". some of these wheels may crack due to the marginal dimension on the spoke especially if mounted on tires larger than the recommended maximum tire diameter of 32.5 inches.

Consequence:

Cracked spokes could cause eventual separation of the wheel and tire from the rim possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Femtec will notify owners and replace the wheels with the same style or of a similar product at no cost which will include free mounting and balancing. the recall began on january 2, 2008. owners can contact femtec customer service at 1-877-223-2282.

Notes:

Customers may contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty: 1-800-424-9153); or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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