Gorilla Lug Nuts — Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs
Published October 26, 2012 · Recall initiated: October 25, 2012
Summary
NHTSA records recall 12E049000, published October 26, 2012 and initiated October 25, 2012. Recalling firm: Gorilla Automotive Products; Gorilla Lug Nuts — Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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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Recall details
- Brand
- GORILLA
- Model
- LUG NUTS
- Manufacturer
- Gorilla Automotive Products
- Lot
- GORILLA LUG NUTS
- Risk classification
- E
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was Gorilla Lug Nuts — Wheels: lugs/nuts/bolts/studs recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 12E049000 on October 26, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: GORILLA. Model: LUG NUTS.