Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E026000 Reported April 22, 2005

Wheel separation

Q: What is recall 05E026000?

NHTSA recall 05E026000 was issued by American Racing Equipment on April 22, 2005. It addresses: Wheel separation. The recall affects approximately 1,111 vehicles , with the defect involving the N/A component.

Q: 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.

Q: 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.

American Racing Equipment · N/A · 1,111 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

05E026000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

American Racing Equipment

Component

N/A

Vehicles Affected

1,111

Recall Type

Equipment

Report Received

April 22, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized American Racing Equipment dealer and reference recall ID 05E026000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 05E026000

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

What is recall 05E026000?

NHTSA recall 05E026000 was issued by American Racing Equipment on April 22, 2005. It addresses: Wheel separation. The recall affects approximately 1,111 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 05E026000 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.