The defect
Lippert Components, Inc.(Lippert), d.b.a Extreme Trailers, is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 boat trailers equipped with Carlisle Transport Products brand wheels installed as original equipment. Lippert also sold approximately 118 wheel and tire assemblies for aftermarket use on various recreational vehicles. These wheels were manufactured with machine dimensions for the application of a center cap and the application of steel lug inserts that were not controlled to the required specifications. As a result, the wheel may not be tightened to the proper torque during the mounting process.
The risk
If the wheels are not tightened to the proper torque, the wheels could loosen, leading to wheel separation, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. A detached wheel also becomes a road hazard.
The remedy
Lippert will notify owners, and Carlisle Transport Products dealers will repair or replace the affected wheels free of charge. The recall began during December 2012. Owners may contact Lippert Components at 1-574-312-6113.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by ODI
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Extreme 00 Donzi 26 ZX | 2012 |
| Extreme 2011 Nautique 200 | 2011 |
| Extreme 25 Rage | 2011 |
| Extreme 250 Grand Majestic | 2011 |
| Extreme 27 Lightning | 2011 |
| Extreme 28 Fusion | 2011 |
| Extreme 28 Heat | 2012 |
| Extreme 28SS | 2011 |
| Extreme 29 Deck | 2011 |
| Extreme 33 Daytona | 2012 |
| Extreme Bennington 250 Grand MAJ | 2011 |
| Extreme DCB F-26 | 2012 |
| Extreme Premier 260 Grand Isle | 2012 |
| Extreme Wake 23 LSV | 2011 |
| Extreme Wake 247 LSV | 2011 |
| Extreme Wake VLX | 2011 |
| Extreme Wake VTX | 2011 |
Components: WHEELS
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extreme 00 Donzi 26 ZX | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme 2011 Nautique 200 | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme 25 Rage | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme 250 Grand Majestic | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme 27 Lightning | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme 28 Fusion | 2011 | 2 | 1 |
| Extreme 28 Heat | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme 28SS | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme 29 Deck | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme 33 Daytona | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Bennington 250 Grand MAJ | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme DCB F-26 | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Premier 260 Grand Isle | 2012 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Wake 23 LSV | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Wake 247 LSV | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Wake VLX | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
| Extreme Wake VTX | 2011 | 0 | 1 |
Other wheels recalls in 2012
15 of the 583 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2012 concerned the wheels.
| 12V588000 17 Dec 2012 | AUTOCAR, LLC |
| 12V558000 3 Dec 2012 | PORSCHE CARS NORTH AMERICA, INC. |
| 12V543000 23 Nov 2012 | FOREST RIVER, INC. |
| 12V520000 31 Oct 2012 | ALUMINA, INC |
| 12V512000 23 Oct 2012 | Express Trailers |
| 12V414000 23 Aug 2012 | MCCLAIN TRAILERS, INC. |
| 12V396000 10 Aug 2012 | B & M MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
| 12V385000 7 Aug 2012 | CALIFORNIA TRAILER WORKS, INC. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2012