Safety Recall NHTSA · 12V588000 Reported December 17, 2012

Steel wheel separation

Autocar, Llc · N/A · 222 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
12V588000
Manufacturer Campaign
A-1205
Manufacturer
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
222
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
December 17, 2012

Defect Summary

Autocar, llc is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 xpeditor vehicles manufactured march 13, 2012, through november 29, 2012; and with serial numbers in the range 214008 through 215308. the vehicles are equipped with hayes lemmerz manufactured, model 90262, steel wheels. due to an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim, the disc can separate from the rim.

Safety Consequence

Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action

Autocar will notify owners, and dealers will replace the wheels, free of charge. the recall is expected to begin on february 12, 2013. owners may contact autocar at 1-765-489-5499.

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 Autocar, Llc dealer and reference recall ID 12V588000 or campaign A-1205.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 12V588000

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

What is recall 12V588000?

NHTSA recall 12V588000 was issued by Autocar, Llc on December 17, 2012. It addresses: Steel wheel separation. The recall affects approximately 222 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Autocar, Llc dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 12V588000 or the manufacturer campaign number A-1205. 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.