Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 12V588000

Wheels

AUTOCAR, LLC filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2012-12-17.

Recall campaignNHTSA 12V588000

Wheels

Component
Wheels
Manufacturer
AUTOCAR, LLC
Vehicles affected
222
Reported to NHTSA
2012-12-17

Defect description

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, through November 29, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 214008 through 215308. The vehicles are equipped with Hayes Lemmerz manufactured, model 90262, steel wheels. Due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.

Safety risk

Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

Notes

Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1205.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.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
AUTOCAR Xpeditor2013 2012

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.