Hispec recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Hispec wheel and tire, inc. (hispec) is recalling certain 16" split spoke aluminum trailer wheelshispec wheel and tire, inc. (hispec) is recalling certain 16" split spoke aluminum trailer wheels with 6 or 8 lugs. A crack can develop in the spoke of the wheel which can lead to additional cracks and potential failure if the wheel is not removed from service with 6 or 8 lugs. A crack can develop in the spoke of the wheel which can lead to additional cracks and potential failure if the wheel is not removed from service.
What could happen
Should the crack progress to complete failure of the wheel, the entire wheel and tire can separate from the trailer, possibly resulting in a crash.
The fix
Hispec is working with distributors and the vehicle manufacturers to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. All affected wheels will be replaced free of charge. The safety recall began march 2012. Owners may contact hispec at 1-800-549-4012.
Vehicles covered
- Hispec Aluminum Trailer Wheel
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12E006000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Hispec Wheel And Tire, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 21, 2012
- Owners notified
- Mar 22, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 846
- 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.