Defect Description For Recall
B & M Manufacturing Company (B & M) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012 Boat Trailers Equipped With Carlisle Transport Products Brand Wheels Installed As Original Equipment. 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.
Make Of Vehicle
HAUL-RITE
Model Of Vehicle
ABT78-TDM
Year
2012
Recall Campaign Number
12V396000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
B & M Will Notify Owners, And Dealers Will Repair Or Replace Affected Wheels Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On September 19, 2012. Owners May Contact B & M Manufacturing Company At 1-573-346-7246.
Vehicle Manufacturer
B & M Manufacturing Company
Start Of Manufacture
20120124
End Of Manufacture
20120404
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
18
Date Owners Notified
20120919
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
B & M Manufacturing Company
Date Report Received
20120810