2012 EXPRESS CARGO Recall

Campaign:

12V512000 on 10/22/2012

Component:

Wheels

Affected:

10

Defect:

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:

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.

Correction:

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

Notes:

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.

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