Safety Recall NHTSA · 98E016000 Reported May 12, 1998

American racing/wheels

American Racing Equipment · N/A · 2,397 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
98E016000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
American Racing Equipment
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
2,397
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
May 12, 1998

Defect Summary

Equipment description: 500/501 series, 16" aluminum alloy wheel (500 series designed for front-wheel drive vehicles and 501 series for rear-wheel drive). the center of the wheel can fracture and separate from the rim.

Safety Consequence

If the wheel separated, a loss of vehicle control can occur, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace these wheels, including all costs associated with vehicle towing and installation, labor, mounting and balancing of the replacement wheels; a full refund for the wheels including any associated costs; or replacement of these wheels with applicable original equipment manufacturer's (oem) wheels, including all costs associated with the vehicle towing, purchase, installation, labor, mounting and balancing of the oem wheels.

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 98E016000 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 98E016000

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

What is recall 98E016000?

NHTSA recall 98E016000 was issued by American Racing Equipment on May 12, 1998. It addresses: American racing/wheels. The recall affects approximately 2,397 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 98E016000 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.