The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E065000·Announced 2018-07-30

TAP Recalls Pro Comp Extended Thread Lug Nuts for Seating Issues

TAP Worldwide is recalling specific Pro Comp Extended Thread Lug Nuts that may not seat properly, potentially causing wheel detachment and loss of vehicle control.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. 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 mounting) that can cause loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TAP Worldwide, LLC is recalling certain Pro Comp Extended Thread Lug Nuts, part numbers 21138, 21138B, and 26148. These parts are marketed as accessories for use with Pro Comp accessory or aftermarket wheels. The recall covers 2,720 units.

The defect involves the lug nuts potentially failing to seat properly and bottoming out when used with certain third-party wheel models. If the lug nuts bottom out before being properly tightened, they may come loose, affecting wheel mounting and causing a loss of vehicle control, which increases the risk of a crash.

TAP will notify owners and provide replacement lug nuts with shorter shanks free of charge. The recall began on October 1, 2018. Owners can contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417 or by email at [email protected]. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS/STUDS recall
Manufacturer
TAP Worldwide, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Wheels/Lug Nuts
Hazard
Affected units
2,720

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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