American Hauler recall: Wheels
What is wrong
American hauler is recalling certain model year 2010 trailers equipped with 15" x 6" white spoke or modular design steel wheels with a six hole bolt pattern. Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
What could happen
There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
The fix
Dealers will inspect the wheels on the suspect vehicles and repair the trailers free of charge. The safety recall is expected to begin on or about march 10, 2011. Owners may contact trans texas tire at 1-800-289-8667.
Vehicles covered
- American Hauler Falcon Xc 2010
- American Hauler Nighthawk 2010
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V122000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- American Hauler
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 17, 2011
- Owners notified
- Mar 7, 2011
- Vehicles or items affected
- 47
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Wheels
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.