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Campaign 12V418 Posted August 28, 2012 143 units

2011-2012 Extreme Boat Trailer Recall 12V418: Wheels

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Reviewed by the RecallNotify editorial team
Published June 2, 2026

Recall 12V418 covers 143 2011-2012 Extreme boat trailers with wheel torque defects. Repair is free at any franchised Extreme dealer.

Extreme is recalling 143 2011-2012 boat trailers, including 00 Donzi 26 Zx and Wake 23 Lsv models, because Carlisle wheels were made outside required dimensions and can be mounted without the proper torque. Loose wheels can separate from the trailer, raise crash risk, and become a road hazard; the Extreme dealer repair will be free once available.

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What's wrong?

The wheels on affected 2011-2012 Extreme boat trailers are the metal rims that carry the tires and clamp to the trailer hub with lug nuts. When mounted correctly, the lug nuts apply a set clamping force so the wheel stays centered and tight while the trailer is being towed.

On these trailers, the Carlisle-brand wheels were built with center-cap and steel lug-insert dimensions that were outside the required specifications. Those dimensions matter because the lug inserts and wheel face control how the lug nuts seat against the wheel. If the parts do not seat correctly, the installer can tighten the lug nuts during mounting and still fail to reach the required torque at the wheel.

There is no warning sign before failure. The recall repair corrects the wheel issue so the wheel can be mounted and tightened as designed.

Who's affected?

Covers 2011 and 2012 trailer configurations, all tied to the same wheel hardware component.

2012 Extreme 00 Donzi 26 Zx wheel hardware
2011 Extreme 25 Rage wheel hardware
2011 Extreme 28 Fusion wheel hardware
2011 Extreme 29 Deck wheel hardware
2011 Extreme 250 Grand Majestic wheel hardware
Units affected143

A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific trailer.

What's the safety risk?

A wheel tightened below the required torque can loosen and separate from the vehicle. Wheel separation increases the risk of a crash, and the detached wheel becomes a road hazard for other drivers. Schedule the recall repair soon so the wheel torque and affected wheels are corrected. Repair will be free at any franchised Extreme dealer once available.

What should I do?

  1. Check your VIN to confirm your 2011-2012 Extreme trailer is included in this recall.
  2. Contact Lippert customer service at 1-574-312-6113 to confirm the free wheel repair path for your trailer.
  3. Ask which Carlisle Transport Products dealer can repair or replace the affected wheels so the wheel-torque problem is fixed.
  4. Bring the owner letter if you have it. If not, reference recall number 12V418 when you call.
  5. Avoid towing the trailer until the wheels are inspected or repaired, because loose wheels can separate and become a road hazard.

What happens at the repair

Extreme has identified the dealer remedy: repair or replace the affected Carlisle Transport Products wheels. Once the repair is available, an Extreme technician will repair the wheel assembly or replace the affected wheel, with parts and labor covered under the recall. The issue is tied to wheel dimensions for center caps and steel lug inserts, so the service visit focuses on correcting the affected wheel hardware instead of charging the owner for a trailer-wide repair.

Timeline

August 28, 2012 NHTSA published the recall
December 11, 2012 Owner notification mailed

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 12V418?

Recall 12V418 covers 143 2011-2012 Extreme boat trailers with Carlisle Transport Products wheels that were not made to the required machine dimensions. The affected wheels can be mounted without proper torque, which can let a wheel loosen, separate, and create crash risk or a road hazard.

What should I do if my 2011-2012 Extreme boat trailer is on this recall?

Check your VIN to confirm your specific trailer is included in recall 12V418. If it is, contact an Extreme dealer or Lippert at 1-574-312-6113 and reference recall 12V418. The affected wheels will be repaired or replaced for free.

Does the recall repair cost anything?

No. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. For recall 12V418, the remedy is free repair or replacement of the affected wheels through the dealer repair path described by the manufacturer.

What is the safety risk?

The safety risk is wheel loosening and wheel separation. If the wheel is not tightened to the correct torque during mounting, it can separate from the trailer, increase crash risk, and become a road hazard for other drivers.

What if I bought my Extreme trailer used?

The free recall repair still applies. Recall coverage follows the trailer, not the first owner. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific 2011-2012 Extreme trailer is included, then reference recall 12V418 when you contact the dealer or Lippert.

More information

NHTSA campaign pagenhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V418000
Extreme customer service1-574-312-6113
NHTSA recall #12V418
NHTSA recall # (full)12V418000

Source documents

This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →