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Autocar Xpeditor Recall 12V588: Wheels

NHTSA campaign 12V588, reported December 17, 2012, 222 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V588AUTOCAR, LLC
Component
WHEELS
Problem
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.
Risk
Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
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.

Affected vehicles

Autocar Xpeditor20122013