Safety Recall NHTSA · 04E079000 Reported October 12, 2004

Performance/motorcycle wheels

Performance Machine, Inc. · N/A · 1,545 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
04E079000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Performance Machine, Inc.
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
1,545
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
October 12, 2004

Defect Summary

Certain performance machine rear motorcycle wheels; models hooligan-style 16", 17", 18" diameter forged wheels )all widths) manufactured from january 31, 2003, through june 6, 2004, and vader-style 18" diameter forged wheels (all widths) manufactured from january 2 and september 14, 2004. the affected wheels can develop a crack in the base of the spoke(s), possibly affecting the durability of the wheel which could result in wheel failure.

Safety Consequence

A crash could occur should the wheel fail, possibly resulting in serious injuries or death.

Corrective Action

Performance machine will notify its customers and replace the wheel with a redesigned wheel of the same style and size free of charge. the recall began november 1, 2004. owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact performance machine's customer service at 1-800-479-4037.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Performance Machine, Inc. dealer and reference recall ID 04E079000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 04E079000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 04E079000?

NHTSA recall 04E079000 was issued by Performance Machine, Inc. on October 12, 2004. It addresses: Performance/motorcycle wheels. The recall affects approximately 1,545 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Performance Machine, Inc. dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 04E079000 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.