Recall 12V414 affects 146 2011-2012 Mcclain Att and At boat trailers for improperly torqued wheels. Repair is free through Carlisle Tire and Wheel dealers.
Mcclain is recalling 146 2011-2012 Att and At boat trailers because Carlisle aluminum wheels installed as original equipment were built outside required dimensions and cannot hold the proper lug torque during mounting. Loose wheels can separate from the trailer, raise crash risk, and become a road hazard; the Mcclain dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
On 2011-2012 Mcclain Att and At boat trailers, the aluminum wheel carries the trailer load and bolts to the hub with lug nuts. The center cap covers the middle of the wheel, and steel lug inserts reinforce the lug holes so the nuts clamp the wheel with the right tightening force, called torque.
On the recalled trailers, the Carlisle Tire and Wheel aluminum wheels were machined with dimensions that were not controlled to the required specifications for this setup. That affects how the center cap area and steel lug inserts fit. During mounting, the lug nuts can be tightened but still fail to clamp the wheel to the proper torque, leaving the wheel held with less force than Mcclain intended.
There is no warning sign before failure. Before towing, check for loose lug nuts, wheel wobble, vibration, or unusual trailer movement, but do not rely on those signs to appear before the problem starts.
Who's affected?
Covers the At and Att trailer lines across the 2011 and 2012 model years, with wheel hardware listed for each.
| 2012 Mcclain Att | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2011 Mcclain At | wheel hardware |
| 2012 Mcclain At | wheel hardware |
| 2011 Mcclain Att | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 146 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific trailer is included.
What's the safety risk?
Wheels tightened below the proper torque can loosen and separate from the trailer, increasing crash risk and creating a road hazard for other drivers. Keep towing to essential trips until the wheels are inspected and repaired. Repair will be free at any franchised Mcclain dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Mcclain Att or At boat trailer is included in this recall.
- Watch for Mcclain repair instructions if your VIN is included; owner notices were mailed on August 24, 2012.
- Call Mcclain at 1-713-675-2761 and reference recall number 12V414 when you ask which Carlisle Tire and Wheel dealer handles the repair.
- Schedule the free wheel repair or replacement that fixes the loose-wheel torque issue.
- Stop towing the trailer if a wheel feels loose, wobbles, or makes new noise, and have the wheel checked before towing again.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, the affected Carlisle Tire and Wheel aluminum wheels are repaired or replaced so the wheel can be tightened correctly during mounting. Mcclain has already started owner notification for recall 12V414, but the remedy status in this source is not marked as available. The dealer repair will be free once available, and covered wheels get the repair or replacement described in the recall.
Timeline
| August 23, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 24, 2012 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V414?
Recall 12V414 covers 146 2011-2012 Mcclain Att and At boat trailers equipped with Carlisle Tire and Wheel aluminum wheels. The wheel dimensions were outside specification, so the wheels can loosen or separate after mounting. Referenced from NHTSA campaign 12V414.
What should I do if my 2011-2012 Mcclain Att or At is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 12V414. If it is, contact Mcclain at 1-713-675-2761 or a Carlisle Tire and Wheel dealer to arrange the wheel repair or replacement. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Mcclain says Carlisle Tire and Wheel dealers will repair or replace the affected wheels free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is wheel separation. If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, they can loosen and separate from the trailer, increasing crash risk. A detached wheel also creates a road hazard for nearby drivers. Referenced from NHTSA campaign 12V414.
When did Mcclain start this recall repair?
Mcclain began the recall on August 24, 2012. Because that date has passed, owners of affected 2011-2012 Mcclain Att and At trailers can contact Mcclain or a Carlisle Tire and Wheel dealer about the free wheel repair or replacement.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V414000 |
|---|---|
| Mcclain customer service | 1-713-675-2761 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V414 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V414000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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