9999 BOYDS 401 Recall

Campaign:

97E016000 on 06/05/1997

Component:

Wheels

Manufactured:

12/31/1995 - 10/30/1996

Affected:

1,051

Defect:

Equipment description: 401 and 402 omega series dualie aluminum wheel, an aftermarket wheel for use on ford, dodge and chevrolet dual wheel pickup trucks. these wheels can crack where the bolt pattern meets the center bore.

Consequence:

This defect could result in a loss of vehicle control.

Correction:

Boyds will offer a full refund for these wheels, including any costs associated with the installation, labor, mounting, and balancing of the replacement wheels and vehicle towing.

Notes:

Owner notification began may 19, 1997.owners who return these wheels and do not receive free replacement wheels within a reasonable time should contact boyds wheels at 1-714-952-4038.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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