Maxion Wheels/hayes Lemmerz | NHTSA Recall #13E002000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13E002000 by Maxion Wheels/hayes Lemmerz. Affecting commercial steel wheels, model 10073 with date codes ending in a030912 and b030912 Includes 732 affected units, Steel Wheel Separation, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelscommercial steel wheels, model 10073 with date codes ending in a030912 and b030912
Defect Summary
Hayes lemmerz international commercial highway, inc. (hayes lemmerz), is recalling certain commercial steel wheels, model 10073 with date codes ending in a030912 and b030912. these wheels were sold as aftermarket/replacement equipment or installed as original equipment on various commercial highway vehicles (highway tractor, truck, trailer and bus applications). due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.
Corrective Action
Hayes lemmerz will notify affected aftermarket/replacement wheel distributors and vehicle manufacturers. the vehicle manufacturers will notify owners of vehicles that may have had the affected wheels installed as original equipment. the recall began in january 2013. vehicle owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer and owners of the aftermarket wheels should contact their aftermarket distributor. for further information and questions, hayes lemmerz may be contacted at 1-734-737-5205.