Safety Recall NHTSA · 05E079000 Reported December 5, 2005

Aftermarket 22" aluminum wheel separation

American Racing Equipment · Wheels · 110 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
05E079000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Wheels
Vehicles Affected
110
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 5, 2005

Defect Summary

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

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 American Racing Equipment dealer and reference recall ID 05E079000 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 05E079000

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

What is recall 05E079000?

NHTSA recall 05E079000 was issued by American Racing Equipment on December 5, 2005. It addresses: Aftermarket 22" aluminum wheel separation. The recall affects approximately 110 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized American Racing Equipment dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 05E079000 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.