Vehicle recall 11V122000 · February 17, 2011
American Hauler Falcon XC and Nighthawk
Some of the wheels may have inadequate weld penetration between the outer ring and the center plate due to improper plate alignment.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- There could be a potential wheel failure and wheel loss increasing the risk of a crash, or personal injury.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V122000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 17, 2011
- Filed by
- AMERICAN HAULER
- Owner notification
- March 7, 2011
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 47
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Wheels
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- American Hauler Falcon XC (2010): 2010
- American Hauler Nighthawk (2010): 2010
Has your American Hauler been repaired?
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