WheelsRecall 12V-396 · Haul-Rite vehicles
B & M MANUFACTURING COMPANY recall 12V-396 covers 18 Haul-Rite vehicles for a wheels problem, reported to NHTSA on August 10, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V396000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
B & M Manufacturing Company (B & M) is recalling certain model year 2012 boat trailers equipped with Carlisle Transport Products brand wheels installed as original equipment. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.
The risk
If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.
The fix
B & M will notify owners, and dealers will repair or replace affected wheels free of charge. The recall began on September 19, 2012. Owners may contact B & M Manufacturing Company at 1-573-346-7246.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 24, 2012 to April 4, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- Carlisle Wheel SeparationNHTSA