Maxion Wheels/hayes Lemmerz | NHTSA Recall #02E060000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 02E060000 by Maxion Wheels/hayes Lemmerz. Includes 40,000 affected units, HAYES LEMMERZ/TRAILER WHEELS, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Eight spoke trailer wheels and modula trailer wheels. the defect is due to an incorrect label that was placed on the trailer wheels during production from september 2001 through february 2002. the incorrect label advises users to torque cone nuts to 175-225 lb-ft and flange nuts to 275-325 lb-ft. the correct label advises the users to torque wheel nuts to 90-120 lb-ft.

Corrective Action

Hayes lemmerz will notify its customers and provide remedy free of charge. if the nuts on the trailer wheels have not been over torgued, correct labels will be provided to be permanently affixed over the incorrect label. if the wheels have been over torqued, new parts will be installed free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hayes lemmerz at 800-236-2804.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 02E060000

Manufacturer: Maxion Wheels/hayes Lemmerz

Report Received Date: 2002-11-21T00:00:00

Subject: Hayes lemmerz/trailer wheels

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 40,000

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Equipment

Defect Summary: Eight spoke trailer wheels and modula trailer wheels. the defect is due to an incorrect label that was placed on the trailer wheels during production from september 2001 through february 2002. the incorrect label advises users to torque cone nuts to 175-225 lb-ft and flange nuts to 275-325 lb-ft. the correct label advises the users to torque wheel nuts to 90-120 lb-ft.

Consequence Summary: If the user torques the nuts in accordance with the incorrect label, the nuts could deform the mounting area of the trailer wheel and allow the trailer wheel to loosen. the trailer wheel could come off, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Hayes lemmerz will notify its customers and provide remedy free of charge. if the nuts on the trailer wheels have not been over torgued, correct labels will be provided to be permanently affixed over the incorrect label. if the wheels have been over torqued, new parts will be installed free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hayes lemmerz at 800-236-2804.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 02E060000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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