HISPEC WHEEL AND TIRE, INC.: Safety Recalls in 2012

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There was 1 safety recall made by HISPEC WHEEL AND TIRE, INC. in 2012. See the detail of the recall below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

February 21, 2012

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

WHEELS/SPOKE CRACKS

HISPEC WHEEL AND TIRE, INC. (HISPEC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 16" SPLIT SPOKE ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEELSHISPEC WHEEL AND TIRE, INC. (HISPEC) IS RECALLING CERTAIN 16" SPLIT SPOKE ALUMINUM TRAILER WHEELS WITH 6 OR 8 LUGS. A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE SPOKE OF THE WHEEL WHICH CAN LEAD TO ADDITIONAL CRACKS AND POTENTIAL FAILURE IF THE WHEEL IS NOT REMOVED FROM SERVICE WITH 6 OR 8 LUGS. A CRACK CAN DEVELOP IN THE SPOKE OF THE WHEEL WHICH CAN LEAD TO ADDITIONAL CRACKS AND POTENTIAL FAILURE IF THE WHEEL IS NOT REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

NHTSA ID: 12E006000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 846

Consequence Summary:

SHOULD THE CRACK PROGRESS TO COMPLETE FAILURE OF THE WHEEL, THE ENTIRE WHEEL AND TIRE CAN SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.

Corrective Action:

HISPEC IS WORKING WITH DISTRIBUTORS AND THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. ALL AFFECTED WHEELS WILL BE REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN MARCH 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT HISPEC AT 1-800-549-4012.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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