NHTSA Recall 05V386000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V386000; Date: Sep. 1, 2005
The center of the wheel could separate from the rim. The wheel may wobble and cause a vibration or the mounted tire could lose air causing the tire to go flat, resulting in a loss of control of the vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Skyline Aljo Rampage; 2006 Skyline Aljo Rampage; 2006 Skyline Freestyle; 2005 Skyline Layton Rampage; 2006 Skyline Layton Rampage; 2005 Skyline Nomad Rampage; 2006 Skyline Nomad Rampage; 2006 Skyline Rampage; 2006 Skyline Trailrider
Component: Wheels:rim
Manufactured by: Skyline Corporation
Affected Units:: 65
Recall Summary:
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rim may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
How to Fix:
Skyline is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced with a 16" aluminum wheel. The recall began on September 8, 2005. Owners may contact skyline at 574-294-6521.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 8, 2005
Also see: