Recall 12V588 affects 222 2012-2013 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles because wheel disc welds can fail. Wheel replacement is free at any franchised Autocar dealer.
Autocar is recalling 222 2012-2013 Xpeditor vehicles because Hayes Lemmerz steel wheels have an inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim. If the disc separates, the rim and tire can come off the vehicle, causing loss of control and a crash; the dealer repair will be free once Autocar makes it available.
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What's wrong?
On 2012-2013 Autocar Xpeditor trucks, the steel wheel holds the tire and carries the truck's weight at the axle. The wheel has a rim, where the tire sits, and a disc, the center section that bolts to the hub. Those pieces have to stay welded together so the tire, wheel, and hub act as one assembly.
These Xpeditor trucks were built with Hayes Lemmerz model 90262 steel wheels. The weld between the wheel disc and rim was not strong enough. As the truck is driven and loaded, that weak weld can let the disc separate from the rim. If that separation happens, the wheel no longer holds together the way it was designed to.
Autocar did not list an owner-visible warning sign before the wheel fails. There is no warning sign before failure. If your VIN is included, have an Autocar dealer inspect the truck and complete the recall repair.
Who's affected?
The affected scope is limited to 2 Xpeditor model years, both tied to wheel hardware.
| 2012 Autocar Xpeditor | wheel hardware |
|---|---|
| 2013 Autocar Xpeditor | wheel hardware |
| Units affected | 222 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific truck.
What's the safety risk?
If a wheel separates from the vehicle, the driver can lose control and crash. Treat vibration, unusual wheel noise, or handling changes as a reason to pull over safely and call the dealer. Repair will be free at any franchised Autocar dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2012-2013 Autocar Xpeditor is included in this recall.
- Wait for Autocar's owner notice if you have not received one, then contact a franchised Autocar dealer.
- Contact Autocar customer service at 1-765-489-5499 with questions and reference recall number 12V588 when you call.
- Schedule the free wheel replacement that fixes the inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim.
- Limit driving until the repair is complete, because rim and tire separation can cause loss of control.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, an Autocar technician replaces the Hayes Lemmerz steel wheels covered by recall 12V588. Autocar planned owner notification and a free wheel replacement, with the recall expected to begin on February 12, 2013. Because the remedy status is not listed as available in this data, treat scheduling as a dealer confirmation step. Once the repair is open for your VIN, parts and labor are covered under the recall.
Timeline
| December 17, 2012 | NHTSA published the recall |
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Frequently asked questions
What is recall 12V588?
Recall 12V588 covers 222 2012-2013 Autocar Xpeditor vehicles equipped with Hayes Lemmerz model 90262 steel wheels. An inadequate weld between the wheel disc and rim can let the disc separate from the rim. Autocar dealers replace the affected wheels for free.
What should I do if my 2012-2013 Autocar Xpeditor is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific Xpeditor is included in recall 12V588. If it is, contact an Autocar dealer to schedule wheel replacement. Reference recall number 12V588 when you call. The dealer repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Autocar's remedy says dealers replace the wheels free of charge. Parts and labor are covered through the recall repair.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is wheel separation. If the rim and tire separate from the vehicle, the driver can lose control and crash. Confirm the VIN, then arrange the free wheel replacement with an Autocar dealer.
What if I bought the Autocar Xpeditor used?
The recall still follows the vehicle. Ownership history does not remove the free repair. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Xpeditor is included, then call an Autocar dealer with recall number 12V588.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/12V588000 |
|---|---|
| Autocar customer service | 1-765-489-5499 |
| NHTSA recall # | 12V588 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 12V588000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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 →