Express Trailers | NHTSA Recall #12V512000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V512000 by Express Trailers. Affecting model year 2011-2012 express cargo trailers equipped with carlisle tire and wheel brand aluminum wheels installed as original equipment Includes 10 affected units, Wheel Separation, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2011-2012 express cargo trailers equipped with carlisle tire and wheel brand aluminum wheels installed as original equipment

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

All of the affected owners were notified in october 2012. owners may contact express trailers at 1-727-572-4265 for more information.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V512000
Manufacturer: Express Trailers
Report Received Date: 2012-10-23T00:00:00
Subject: Wheel separation
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 10

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: All of the affected owners were notified in october 2012. owners may contact express trailers at 1-727-572-4265 for more information.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-t7q4~8dge-fi73
NHTSA ID: 12V512000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
Created Meta: N/A
Updated At: 1742808662
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