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Hayes Lemmerz Responds to New York Stock Exchange Inquiries

16 January 2001

Hayes Lemmerz Responds to New York Stock Exchange Inquiries

    NORTHVILLE, Mich., Jan. 16 In response to inquiries from
the New York Stock Exchange regarding trading in its common stock, Hayes
Lemmerz International, Inc. indicates that the Company is not
aware of any corporate development to account for today's unusual market
activity.
    Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. is one of the world's leading global
suppliers of automotive and commercial highway wheels, brakes, powertrain,
suspension, structural and other lightweight components.  More information
about Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc., along with a complete list of current
and archived press releases, is available at
http://www.hayes-lemmerz.com .