ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS
— Recall Campaign #05V201000
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP A SEPARATION AT THE WELD BETWEEN THE CENTER PORTION OF THE WHEEL AND THE OUTER RIM.
The recall was influenced by the Office of Defects Investigation with about 174 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
05V201000
| Manufacturer: | Keystone RV Company |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | May 06, 2005 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 05V201000 |
| Units affected: | 174 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS, THE WHEELS MAY DEVELOP A SEPARATION AT THE WELD BETWEEN THE CENTER PORTION OF THE WHEEL AND THE OUTER RIM.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD RESULT IN A WHEEL SEPARATION INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEEL WHEELS WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KEYSTONE AT 574-537-3925.
- Notes:
- KEYSTONE RECALL NO. 06-057.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.