CERTAIN REALWHEEL COVER COMPANY, REAR WHEEL SIMULATORS (SIMILAR TO A HUBCAP), P/N RWDCH2002, MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002, AND AUGUST 20, 2004. IF THE SIMULATOR IS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED, THE PART MAY NOT STAY TIGHTLY FASTENED TO THE WHEEL OF THE TRUCK AND COULD DETACH FOR THE WHEEL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION.
REALWHEELS COVER COMPANY – REALWHEELS/REAR WHEEL SIMULATOR BRACKET BREAKAGE
| Report Received Date | 08/27/2004 |
| NHTSA ID | 04E064000 |
| Consequence Summary | THE WHEEL SIMULATOR COULD DETACH WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN INJURIES. |
| Corrective Action | REALWHEELS WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE DEFECT PART FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN SEPTEMBER 3, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT REALWHEELS AT 1-800-982-1180. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=04E064000) |
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