Vehicle recall 12V512000 · October 23, 2012
2011-2012 Express Cargo
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
- Remedy
- All of the affected owners were notified in October 2012. Owners may contact Express Trailers at 1-727-572-4265 for more information.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V512000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 2012
- Filed by
- Express Trailers
- Owner notification
- October 23, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 10
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- 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.
- Express Cargo (2011-2012): 2012, 2011
Has your Express been repaired?
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