2005 E-Ton Beamer II, 2005 E-Ton Beamer Matrix Scooter Recall: ON CERTAIN SCOOTERS, THE REAR WHEEL ASSEMBLY CAN DEVELOP STRESS CRACKS IN…
NHTSA campaign 07V162000 · Wheels · filed Apr 17, 2007 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
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Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 07V162000 (manufacturer number SB-0050). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.