Drag Specialties Laced Motorcycle Wheel recalled over injury risk

Recall date

March 22, 2022

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

LeMans Corporation recalls Drag Specialties Laced Motorcycle Wheel

Recall number

22E024000

Brand / firm

Drag Specialties

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 51 units

Why it was recalled

Broken spokes can cause wheel failure, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

LeMans Corporation (LeMans) is recalling certain Drag Specialties replacement laced motorcycle rear wheels, part number 0204-0369, and wheel size 16" x 3.00". Replacement wheels provided under recall 21E-054 were welded incorrectly during production, which may cause the spokes to break.

What to do

LeMans will provide a full refund for the wheel, and any associated labor for wheel removal, free of charge. Owners who received a replacement wheel under recall 21E-054 will need to replace their wheel again. Owner notification letters were mailed April 8, 2022. Owners may contact LeMans Corporation customer service at 1-608-758-1111.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.