AUTOCAR XPEDITOR 2012: WHEELS
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
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.
Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
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.
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.
