NHTSA Recall 07V162000
Filed by Eton America, LLC. Component: Wheels. Reported 2007-04-17. An estimated 1,008 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS IN THE AREA AROUND WHERE THE BRAKE DRUM IS ATTACHED.
Risk
IF THE WHEEL IS NOT REPLACED,THE WHEEL COULD CONTINUE TO CRACK UNTIL THE BRAKE DRUM DETACHES FROM THE WHEEL OR THE WHEEL HUB SEPARATES FROM THE WHEEL RIM, LOSING CONTROL OR BRAKING TO THE UNITS REAR WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURIES.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ETON AT 866-224-3319.
Manufacturer campaign number: SB-0050
Notes
ETON RECALL NO. SB-0050.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.