8,060
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12E053000
- Date
- Nov 23, 2012
- Maker
- PACCAR Incorporated
- Units affected
- 8,060
- Kind
- Vehicle equipment
- Component
- Wheels > Rim
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
PACCAR is recalling certain TRP branded aluminum wheels sold for resale in the aftermarket with one of the following part numbers AW2258B, AW2258M, AW2458B, or AW2458M. The rim markings on these wheels were etched to a depth less than the minimum requirements. Thus, these wheels fail to conform to the rim marking requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 120, "Tire Selection and Rims for Motor Vehicles Other Than Passenger Cars."
What can happen
Without proper rim markings, owners may not be able to identify affected wheels in the event of a wheel recall. Defective or noncompliant wheels that are not remedied are at an increased risk of performance failure, and thereby increase the risk of a crash or other safety hazard to motorists.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
PACCAR will notify owners and replace the rims free of charge. The safety recall began on February 8, 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 1 model year in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| TRP | Aluminum Wheel | Not stated |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12E053000?
1 model: TRP Aluminum Wheel (all years), about 8,060 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12E053000?
PACCAR will notify owners and replace the rims free of charge. The safety recall began on February 8, 2013. Owners may contact PACCAR at 1-425-468-7400.
What can happen?
Without proper rim markings, owners may not be able to identify affected wheels in the event of a wheel recall. Defective or noncompliant wheels that are not remedied are at an increased risk of performance failure, and thereby increase the risk of a crash or other safety hazard to motorists.
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.