Steel wheel separation
Defect Summary
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.
Safety Consequence
Separation of the rim and tire from the vehicle can result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
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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FAQ: Recall 13E002000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 13E002000?
NHTSA recall 13E002000 was issued by Maxion Wheels/hayes Lemmerz on January 18, 2013. It addresses: Steel wheel separation. The recall affects approximately 732 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Maxion Wheels/hayes Lemmerz dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 13E002000 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.