American racing/aluminum alloy wheels
Defect Summary
Equipment description: 16-inch, 8-lug, aluminum alloy wheels, aftermarket wheels for use on trucks or suvs, polished neptune 151 series and chrome neptune 651 series. the part number being recalled are 1516870, 1516882, 6516870, and 6516882. improper chamfer dimension led to an interference in the flange of the center cap protruding into the seating area of the wheel thus preventing the proper seating of the wheel, which resulted in the failure.
Safety Consequence
The defect could result in the wheel coming off the vehicle without warning, which could result in a vehicle crash, injury to the occupant, and/or to people outside the vehicle.
Corrective Action
American racing will notify its customers to contact a local american racing warehouse to schedule repairs free of charge.
Similar Recalls
Other recalls from American Racing Equipment or involving N/A.
FAQ: Recall 00E067000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 00E067000?
NHTSA recall 00E067000 was issued by American Racing Equipment on October 31, 2000. It addresses: American racing/aluminum alloy wheels. The recall affects approximately 4,808 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized American Racing Equipment dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 00E067000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.