2012 HAUL-RITE ABT66-TDM Recall

Campaign:

12V396000 on 08/13/2012

Component:

Wheels

Manufactured:

01/23/2012 - 04/03/2012

Affected:

18

Defect:

B & m manufacturing company (b & m) is recalling certain model year 2012 boat trailers equipped with carlisle transport products brand 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:

B & m will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace affected wheels free of charge. the recall began on september 19, 2012. owners may contact b & m manufacturing company at 1-573-346-7246.

Notes:

Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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