Haul-Rite recall: Wheels
What is wrong
B & M Manufacturing Company (B & M) is recalling certain model year 2012 boat trailers equipped with Carlisle Transport Products brand wheels installed as original equipment. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.
What could happen
If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.
The fix
B & M will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace affected wheels free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2012. Owners may contact B & M Manufacturing Company at 1-573-346-7246.
Vehicles covered
- Haul-Rite Abt66-Hd 2012
- Haul-Rite Abt66-Tdm 2012
- Haul-Rite Abt78-Hd 2012
- Haul-Rite Abt78-Tdm 2012
- Haul-Rite Trn63-Hd 2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V396000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- B & M Manufacturing Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 10, 2012
- Owners notified
- Sep 19, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 18
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- Jan 24, 2012 to Apr 4, 2012
- 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 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.