Boyds 401 Recalls

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June 6th, 1997

NHTSA Campaign Number: 97E016000
Manufacturer: BOYDS WHEELS
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 1996
Manufactured End Date: October 31st, 1996
Date of Owner Notification: May 19th, 1997

Defect Summary:
EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION: 401 AND 402 OMEGA SERIES DUALIE ALUMINUM WHEEL, AN AFTERMARKET WHEEL FOR USE ON FORD, DODGE AND CHEVROLET DUAL WHEEL PICKUP TRUCKS. THESE WHEELS CAN CRACK WHERE THE BOLT PATTERN MEETS THE CENTER BORE.

Consequence Summary:
THIS DEFECT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Corrective Summary:
BOYDS WILL OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THESE WHEELS, INCLUDING ANY COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE INSTALLATION, LABOR, MOUNTING, AND BALANCING OF THE REPLACEMENT WHEELS AND VEHICLE TOWING.

Recall Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MAY 19, 1997.OWNERS WHO RETURN THESE WHEELS AND DO NOT RECEIVE FREE REPLACEMENT WHEELS WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT BOYDS WHEELS AT 1-714-952-4038.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

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