WheelsRecall 07V-162 · E-Ton vehicles
ETON AMERICA LLC recall 07V-162 covers 1,008 E-Ton vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on April 17, 2007.
Source: NHTSA recall 07V162000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS IN THE AREA AROUND WHERE THE BRAKE DRUM IS ATTACHED.
The risk
IF THE WHEEL IS NOT REPLACED,THE WHEEL COULD CONTINUE TO CRACK UNTIL THE BRAKE DRUM DETACHES FROM THE WHEEL OR THE WHEEL HUB SEPARATES FROM THE WHEEL RIM, LOSING CONTROL OR BRAKING TO THE UNITS REAR WHEEL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH AND PERSONAL INJURIES.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ENTIRE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MARCH 25, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ETON AT 866-224-3319.
ETON RECALL NO. SB-0050.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 2004 to July 31, 2005. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.