The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·13E002000·Announced 2013-01-18

Hayes Lemmerz Recalls Commercial Steel Wheels Due to Weld Defect

Hayes Lemmerz is recalling specific commercial steel wheels because an inadequate weld may cause the wheel disc to separate from the rim, potentially leading to a vehicle 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 where wheel separation can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash, which aligns with the rubric criteria for a Severe (4) rating.

Plain-English summary

Hayes Lemmerz International Commercial Highway, Inc. is recalling certain commercial steel wheels, model 10073, with date codes ending in A030912 and B030912. These wheels were sold as aftermarket or replacement equipment, or installed as original equipment on various commercial highway vehicles, including highway tractors, trucks, trailers, and buses.

The recall is due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and the rim. This defect can cause the disc to separate from the rim. If the rim and tire separate from the vehicle, it can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.

The recall began in January 2013 and supersedes safety recall 12E-044. Hayes Lemmerz will notify affected aftermarket distributors and vehicle manufacturers, who will then notify owners of vehicles that may have had the affected wheels installed as original equipment. Vehicle owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer, while owners of aftermarket wheels should contact their aftermarket distributor. For further information, Hayes Lemmerz can be contacted at 1-734-737-5205, or owners may contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
WHEELS recall
Manufacturer
Maxion Wheels/Hayes Lemmerz
Category
Vehicle — Commercial Wheels
Hazard
Affected units
732

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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