AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2012: WHEELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 12V588000

Make Model Year
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2012
Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2012-12-17 2012-12-17

Production Dates: 2012-03-13 - 2012-11-29

Manufacturers Involved: Autocar, LLC

Manufacturer Campaign Number: A-1205

Component: WHEELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 222

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.