NHTSA Recall 05V435000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V435000; Date: Sep. 26, 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:
2006 Western Alpenlite
Component: Wheels:rim
Manufactured by: Western Recreational Vehicles, Inc.
Affected Units:: 44
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:
Western RV is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall began on November 11, 2005. Owners may contact western RV at 1-866-567-4133.
Recall Notes:
Western RV recall no. Csar 1058. 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: Nov 3, 2005
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