Recall 12V588000

WHEELS

Report Date
20121217
Component
WHEELS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2012 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
2013 AUTOCAR XPEDITOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.