NHTSA Campaign 12V588000

WHEELS

Issued by AUTOCAR, LLC · Reported Dec 17, 2012 · 222 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, through November 29, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 214008 through 215308. The vehicles are equipped with Hayes Lemmerz manufactured, model 90262, steel wheels. Due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.

Consequence

Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2012 222
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2013 222

Source: NHTSA Campaign 12V588000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.