The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·12V588000·Announced 2012-12-17

Autocar Recalls 2012-2013 Xpeditor Vehicles Due to Wheel Weld Defect

Autocar is recalling 222 model year 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles because a weld defect may cause the wheel disc to separate from the rim, potentially leading to a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (wheel separation) that can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Autocar, LLC is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles manufactured between March 13, 2012, and November 29, 2012. The recall affects 222 vehicles with serial numbers ranging from 214008 through 215308. These vehicles are equipped with Hayes Lemmerz model 90262 steel wheels.

The defect involves an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and the rim. This issue can cause the disc to separate from the rim, which may result in the separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle. Such a failure can lead to a loss of control and a vehicle crash.

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels free of charge. The recall was expected to begin on February 12, 2013. Owners may contact Autocar at 1-765-489-5499 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
AUTOCAR XPEDITOR
Brand
AUTOCAR
Manufacturer
AUTOCAR, LLC
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
222

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)

  • XPEDITOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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