Safety Recall NHTSA · 12E055000 Reported December 19, 2012

Possible insufficient weld on hy-rail guide wheel

Harsco Rail · N/A · 76 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12E055000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Manufacturer
Harsco Rail
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
76
Recall Type
Equipment
Report Received
December 19, 2012

Defect Summary

Harsco rail is recalling certain accessory hy-rail hr4000 series b and hy-rail hr4100 series b rear guide wheel units, within the serial number range 60100 through 63494. these units are installed for use on various work trucks to enable the vehicle to travel on railroad tracks. the potentially affected units may have been manufactured with an insufficient weld on the upper structure.

Safety Consequence

If the weld fails on the guide wheel unit while the vehicle is traveling on a roadway, it could create a potential road hazard, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Notification to owners began on december 10, 2012. authorized repair facilities will weld on a retrofit kit, free of charge. for more information, owners may contact harsco rail at 1-803-822-9160.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harsco Rail dealer and reference recall ID 12E055000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12E055000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 12E055000?

NHTSA recall 12E055000 was issued by Harsco Rail on December 19, 2012. It addresses: Possible insufficient weld on hy-rail guide wheel. The recall affects approximately 76 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harsco Rail dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12E055000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.