NHTSA Recall 05V391000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V391000; Date: Sep. 8, 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:
2002 Newmar Kountry Star; 2003 Newmar Kountry Star; 2002 Newmar Mountain Aire
Component: Wheels:rim
Manufactured by: Newmar Corporation
Affected Units:: 6
Recall Summary:
On certain fifth wheel trailers equipped with tredit wheels, the rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
How to Fix:
Newmar is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the rims replaced. The recall began on October 17, 2005. Owners may contact newmar at 1-574-773-7791.
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: Oct 17, 2005
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