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HighNHTSA·21E054000·Announced 2021-06-21

LeMans Recalls Replacement Motorcycle Rear Wheels Due to Misaligned Spoke Holes

LeMans Corporation is recalling specific Drag Specialties replacement laced motorcycle rear wheels because misaligned spoke holes could cause broken spokes and wheel failure.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel failure) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

LeMans Corporation is recalling certain Drag Specialties replacement laced motorcycle rear wheels, specifically those with part number 0204-0369 and size 16" x 3.00". The recall involves 122 affected units.

The defect involves misaligned holes for the spokes in the wheel hub. This misalignment could result in broken spokes, which can cause wheel failure and increase the risk of a crash. The source text does not report any specific injuries or crashes associated with this defect.

Dealers will replace the rear wheel free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on August 19, 2021. Owners may contact LeMans Corporation customer service at 1-608-758-1111 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS:SPOKES recall
Manufacturer
LeMans Corporation
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle Parts
Hazard
Affected units
122

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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