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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 13E002000

Hayes Lemmerz Steel Wheels — Wheels

Published January 29, 2013 · Recall initiated: January 18, 2013

Summary

NHTSA records recall 13E002000, published January 29, 2013 and initiated January 18, 2013. Recalling firm: Maxion Wheels/Hayes Lemmerz; Hayes Lemmerz Steel Wheels — Wheels.

What's the hazard

Hayes Lemmerz International Commercial Highway, Inc. (Hayes Lemmerz), is recalling certain commercial steel wheels, model 10073 with date codes ending in A030912 and B030912. These wheels were sold as aftermarket/replacement equipment or installed as original equipment on various commercial highway vehicles (highway tractor, truck, trailer and bus applications). Due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.

What to do

Hayes Lemmerz will notify affected aftermarket/replacement wheel distributors and vehicle manufacturers. The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners of vehicles that may have had the affected wheels installed as original equipment. The recall began in January 2013. Vehicle owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer and owners of the aftermarket wheels should contact their aftermarket distributor. For further information and questions, Hayes Lemmerz may be contacted at 1-734-737-5205.

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Recall details

Brand
HAYES LEMMERZ
Model
STEEL WHEELS
Manufacturer
Maxion Wheels/Hayes Lemmerz
Lot
HAYES LEMMERZ STEEL WHEELS
Risk classification
E
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was Hayes Lemmerz Steel Wheels — Wheels recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 13E002000 on January 29, 2013. Reported hazard: Hayes Lemmerz International Commercial Highway, Inc. (Hayes Lemmerz), is recalling certain commercial steel wheels, model 10073 with date codes ending in A030912 and B030912. These wheels were sold as aftermarket/replacement equipment or installed as original equipment on various commercial highway vehicles (highway tractor, truck, trailer and bus applications). Due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.

What should I do if I have this product?

Hayes Lemmerz will notify affected aftermarket/replacement wheel distributors and vehicle manufacturers. The vehicle manufacturers will notify owners of vehicles that may have had the affected wheels installed as original equipment. The recall began in January 2013. Vehicle owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer and owners of the aftermarket wheels should contact their aftermarket distributor. For further information and questions, Hayes Lemmerz may be contacted at 1-734-737-5205.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: HAYES LEMMERZ. Model: STEEL WHEELS.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)