Lug nuts may allow spare wheel to detach
Defect Summary
Gorilla automotive products is recalling certain aftermarket lug nuts with part numbers; 66198dr, 66198bdr, 66197dr, and 66197bdr, sold for use as replacement equipment on certain model year 2002-2011 dodge ram vehicles. The problem exists only with ram vehicles equipped with steel spare wheels. the lug nuts, designed for use with aluminum wheels, may not adequately retain a steel spare wheel because they do not fully tighten against the wheel.
Safety Consequence
The loose fitting of the lug nuts to the steel wheel may allow the wheel to detach from the vehicle, which may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Gorilla will notify owners and distributors and installers will replace the affected lug nuts on vehicles equipped with steel spare wheels free of charge. until the replacement lug nuts are available (in february 2013), gorilla will send five lug nuts that will work properly with a spare steel wheel to identified purchasers. subsequently, when the remedy lug nuts become available, purchasers will be asked to bring their vehicle to the dealer where the recalled lug nuts were purchased to have the dealer install and properly torque 20 new lug nuts. the recall is expected to begin in november 2012. owners may contact gorilla automotive products at 1-323-585-2852.
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FAQ: Recall 12E049000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 12E049000?
NHTSA recall 12E049000 was issued by Gorilla Automotive Products on October 25, 2012. It addresses: Lug nuts may allow spare wheel to detach. The recall affects approximately 17,650 vehicles, with the defect involving the Wheels component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Gorilla Automotive Products dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E049000 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.