Lug Nuts May Bottom Out and Loosen – TAP Pro Comp Extended Thread Lug Nuts

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18E065
Manufacturer TAP Worldwide, LLC
Components WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected 2,720

 

Lug Nuts May Bottom Out and Loosen

If the lug nuts bottom out before they are properly tightened, they may come loose, affecting wheel mounting and causing a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

 

Summary

TAP Worldwide LLC (TAP) is recalling certain Pro CompeBay logo Extended Thread Lug Nuts, part numbers 21138, 21138B, and 26148 marketed as an accessory to be used with Pro CompeBay logo accessory or aftermarket wheels. These lug nuts may not seat properly and may bottom out when used with certain third-part wheel models.

 

Remedy

TAP will notify owners and will provide replacement lug nuts with shorter shanks, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin September 2018. Owners may contact TAP customer service at 1-888-376-1417 or by email at [email protected].

 

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

 


Recall Acknowledgement

August 20, 2018

https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2018/RCAK-18E065-8799.pdf

 


 

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