The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·21E091000·Announced 2021-10-28

American Chrome Company Recalls One Piece Hub Cap Kits for Road Hazard Risk

American Chrome Company is recalling specific One Piece Hub Cap Kits for Volvo and Mack vehicles because a compression spring defect can cause the hubcap to separate, creating a road hazard.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 risk-of-harm product where a separated hubcap can create a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

American Chrome Company (ACC) is recalling certain One Piece Hub Cap Kits specifically designed for certain Volvo and Mack vehicles. The recall involves 1,357 units. The defect is located in the hubcap compression spring, which can cause the hubcap to separate from the wheel.

A separated hubcap can create a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall began on June 30, 2021.

ACC will work with the affected vehicle manufacturers to have the hubcap removed free of charge. Owners may contact ACC at 1-630-685-2200 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER recall
Manufacturer
American Chrome Company
Category
Vehicle — Wheel Accessories
Hazard
Affected units
1,357

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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