Express Cargo (2011-2012): Wheels
Recall 12V512000 · Oct 23, 2012 · Express Trailers
10
vehicles affected
10
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V512000
- Date
- Oct 23, 2012
- Maker
- Express Trailers
- Units affected
- 10
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Wheels
- Model years
- 2011-2012
- Started by
- The safety regulator
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
All of the affected owners were notified in October 2012. Owners may contact Express Trailers at 1-727-572-4265 for more information.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 2 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Express | Cargo | 2011-2012 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V512000?
1 model: Express Cargo (2011-2012), about 10 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V512000?
All of the affected owners were notified in October 2012. Owners may contact Express Trailers at 1-727-572-4265 for more information.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.