9999 HAYES LEMMERZ TRAILER WHEEL Recall

Campaign:

02E060000 on 11/26/2002

Component:

Wheels

Affected:

40,000

Defect:

Eight spoke trailer wheels and modula trailer wheels. the defect is due to an incorrect label that was placed on the trailer wheels during production from september 2001 through february 2002. the incorrect label advises users to torque cone nuts to 175-225 lb-ft and flange nuts to 275-325 lb-ft. the correct label advises the users to torque wheel nuts to 90-120 lb-ft.

Consequence:

If the user torques the nuts in accordance with the incorrect label, the nuts could deform the mounting area of the trailer wheel and allow the trailer wheel to loosen. the trailer wheel could come off, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Correction:

Hayes lemmerz will notify its customers and provide remedy free of charge. if the nuts on the trailer wheels have not been over torgued, correct labels will be provided to be permanently affixed over the incorrect label. if the wheels have been over torqued, new parts will be installed free of charge. owner notification is expected to begin during december 2002. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact hayes lemmerz at 800-236-2804.

Notes:

Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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