Hearth Record

Wheels; wheels: rim (Alcoa)

Vehicle equipment recall 21E-007. NHTSA received Howmet Aerospace’s report on Feb 1, 2021.

NHTSA’s own record, on nhtsa.gov

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NHTSA received Howmet Aerospace’s report on Feb 1, 2021. Copied from NHTSA on Oct 28, 2026.

Every line below is in NHTSA’s own words, with its source beside it.

What’s wrong with it?

Bent or broken wheels can increase the risk of a crash.

Howmet Aerospace (HWS) is recalling certain Alcoa High Polish Aluminum Wheels, part number ULT 397, wheel size 22.5 x 8.25.

Under certain circumstances, these wheels may not be able to support the load, which can cause the wheels to bend or break while in use.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • NHTSA’s part: Wheels.
  • NHTSA’s part: Wheels: rim.

What should you do?

HWS will notify owners and distributors, and will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall began January 11, 2021. Owners may contact Howmet Aerospace customer service at 1-800-242-9898.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • How to reach the firm: 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.

Which ones are recalled?

NHTSA counts 22 items potentially involved, across everything this recall names.

Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

  • Alcoa Aluminum WheelNHTSA gives no dates made

Who is recalling it?

  • Made by Howmet Aerospace.
Source:

NHTSA, Recalls flat file. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily.

What the record doesn’t say

  • NHTSA’s recall file doesn’t say whether anyone was hurt.
  • Which ones, by part or lot: the recall’s report on NHTSA’s site gives them where the maker did; this file gives part numbers only where its maker listed them.
  • How many have been returned or fixed isn’t in the notice.
Source:

Hearth Record wrote these lines.

Sources

  • National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, Recalls flat file (FLAT_RCL_POST_2010).

    Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Oct 28, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work).

Source:

Vehicle, car seat, tire and vehicle equipment recalls, owner complaints and crash ratings are from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Copied on Oct 28, 2026.

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Not fully inspected in over two years (CMS flag)

11 health citations at the latest inspection cycle

The state average is 14.3.

Source:

CMS, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.

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