OPTIMA WHEEL 9999: WHEELS
| Make : OPTIMA | Model : WHEEL | Year : NO YEAR |
| Build Dates : 1996-01-01 - 1996-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 97E016000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1997-05-19 | Date Received by ODI: 1997-06-02 | Date Added to Database: 1997-06-06 |
| Manufacturers Involved: BOYDS WHEELS | ||
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| Component: WHEELS | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1051 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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Consequence:
THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL. |
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Remedy:
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. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | E Report | |
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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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