The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·12V512000·Announced 2012-10-23

Express Cargo Trailers Recalled for Potential Wheel Separation Risk

Express Trailers is recalling 2011-2012 Cargo trailers because aluminum wheels may not be tightened to proper torque, potentially leading to wheel separation.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where wheels may separate, potentially resulting in a vehicle crash, which meets the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

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. The recall involves 10 affected vehicles.

The wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheels may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process. If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, they could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.

All affected owners were notified in October 2012. Owners may contact Express Trailers at 1-727-572-4265 for more information. 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.

The recalled product

Product
EXPRESS CARGO
Brand
EXPRESS
Manufacturer
Express Trailers
Category
Vehicle — Trailers
Hazard
Affected units
10

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • CARGO

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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