Autocar Recall 12V588000: Wheels

NHTSA recall 12V588000 · announced December 17, 2012 · filed by Autocar, Llc · 222 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1205.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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2012 Autocar Xpeditor
• 2013 Autocar Xpeditor

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.