The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·22E020000·Announced 2022-03-16

Custom Wheel House Recalls Method Race Wheels Due to Spoke Cracking

Custom Wheel House LLC is recalling specific Method Race Wheels because the spokes may crack under heavy loads, potentially causing a loss of vehicle control.

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 cracking) that can lead to loss of vehicle control and a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Custom Wheel House LLC is recalling certain Method Race Wheels, model MR316, part number MR31678060525, and size 17 x 8, +25 Offset, 6 x 5.5 (139.7). The recall applies to wheels with casting lot markings "20C" and "13B." A total of 116 vehicles are affected by this recall.

The wheel spokes on these units may experience cracking under heavy weight loads. Cracked wheel spokes may damage the tires, which can cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.

Dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on March 24, 2022. Owners may contact Custom Wheel customer service at 1-866-779-8604 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS:SPOKES recall
Affected units
116

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.