The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14E014000·Announced 2014-04-08

LiquidMetal Kronk Wheels Recalled for Cracking and Loss of Tire Pressure

LiquidMetal is recalling specific Kronk wheels that may crack, causing rapid loss of tire pressure and increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel cracking) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

LiquidMetal Motorsports, Inc. is recalling certain Kronk wheels, Style No. 43, in sizes 16x8, 17x8.5, 18x9, and 20x9. These wheels were manufactured between June 1, 2013, and early March 2014, and were sold through Discount Tire and America's Tire Stores. The affected wheels may crack, which can result in a loss of tire pressure.

A rapid loss of tire pressure may cause the driver to lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 9, 2014.

LiquidMetal will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wheels with wheels of comparable value free of charge. Owners may contact LiquidMetal at 1-714-990-2466 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS recall
Affected units
31,000

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.