The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·18E067000·Announced 2018-07-30

TAP Recalls G2 Axle and Gear Wheel Spacers for Missing Hub Rings

TAP Worldwide is recalling G2 Axle and Gear aftermarket wheel spacers that may lack hub-centering rings, potentially causing wheels to wobble or loosen.

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 where missing components can cause wheels to loosen, explicitly increasing the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

TAP Worldwide, LLC is recalling certain G2 Axle and Gear aftermarket Wheel Spacers, part number G/293-50-200. The recall involves 376 units that may have been shipped without hub-centering rings.

If the hub-centering ring is missing, the wheels may not be centered on the hub properly. This can cause the wheels to wobble and possibly loosen, increasing the risk of a crash.

TAP will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected wheel spacers with units equipped with hub-centering rings at no charge. The recall began on October 1, 2018. Owners may 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 recall
Manufacturer
TAP Worldwide, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Aftermarket Parts
Hazard
Affected units
376

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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