2012–2013 Autocar Xpeditor recall: wheels
⚠️ What's wrong
Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured March 13, 2012, through November 29, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 214008 through 215308. The vehicles are equipped with Hayes Lemmerz manufactured, model 90262, steel wheels. Due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.
💥 The risk
Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V588000
- Manufacturer recall #
- A-1205
- Manufacturer
- AUTOCAR, LLC
- Vehicles affected
- 222
- Component
- WHEELS
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Built
- Mar 13, 2012 – Nov 29, 2012
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Autocar's recall campaign number is A-1205.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.