The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14E047000·Announced 2014-07-25

Autotech Recalls Avid 03 Aftermarket Wheels Due to Spoke Breakage Risk

Autotech is recalling specific Avid 03 aftermarket wheels because spokes may break, causing the rim to separate and increasing crash risk.

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 spoke breakage leading to rim separation) that creates an increased risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autotech Accessories Inc. is recalling certain Avid 03 15x8.0 +25 offset aftermarket wheels manufactured between March 2013 and October 2013. The affected part numbers are AV0315804H25MF (machined face), AV0315804H25SL (silver face), AV0315804H25GL (gold face), and AV0315804H25WH (white face).

The recall is being conducted because the spokes of the affected wheels may break, which can cause the rim to separate from the center part of the wheel. If this separation occurs, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Approximately 1,600 units are affected by this recall. Autotech will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wheels free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Autotech customer service at 1-818-626-9768 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS recall
Manufacturer
Autotech Accessories Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Wheels
Hazard
Affected units
1,600

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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