Express recall: Wheels
What is wrong
Express Trailers is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 Express Cargo trailers equipped with Carlisle Tire and Wheel brand aluminum 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
All of the affected owners were notified in October 2012. Owners may contact Express Trailers at 1-727-572-4265 for more information.
Vehicles covered
- Express Cargo 2011–2012
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 12V512000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Express Trailers
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 23, 2012
- Owners notified
- Oct 23, 2012
- Vehicles or items affected
- 10
- Started by
- NHTSA investigation
- Built
- –
- Part
- Wheels
Notes
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.
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.