AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT: Safety Recalls in 2005

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT in 2005. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 5, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

AFTERMARKET 22" ALUMINUM WHEEL SEPARATION

CERTAIN AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT (ARE) WOLVERINE 22" ALUMINUM WHEELS P/N 64522982PT AND 64522970PT, SOLD BETWEEN JUNE 9 AND DECEMBER 2, 2005. THE DECORATIVE CAP FLANGE CAN PROTRUDE INTO THE SEATING AREA OF THE WHEEL. AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION OF THIS TYPE CAN POTENTIALLY LEAD TO WHEEL DISENGAGEMENT.

NHTSA ID: 05E079000

Component: WHEELS

# of Units Affected: 110

Consequence Summary:

A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR SHOULD THE WHEEL SEPARATE WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE.

Corrective Action:

ARE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON DECEMBER 5, 2005. OWNER MAY CONTACT ARE AT 1-800-959-1969.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 22, 2005

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEEL SEPARATION

CERTAIN AMERICAN RACING EQUIPMENT (ARE) ALUMINUM ALLOY WHEELS, SERIES AR-106 AND AR-606, SOLD AS AFTERMARKET FOR USE ON PASSENGER VEHICLES BETWEEN MARCH 1, 2003, AND APRIL 15, 2005. (SEE AMENDED DEFECT REPORT DATED JULY 20, 2005). SOME OF THESE WHEELS WERE SOLD BEFORE THE STEEL LUG NUT SEAT INSERTS TO MAKE THE WHEEL COMPLETE WERE INSTALLED.

NHTSA ID: 05E026000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 1,111

Consequence Summary:

WITHOUT THE SEAT INSERTS, THE WHEEL CAN SEPARATE FROM THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Corrective Action:

ARE WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 25, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AMERICAN RACING WAREHOUSE AT 800-959-1969 OR 310-761-4026.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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