Recall 05V028000 — WHEELS:RIM Defect in 2004-2004 KOMFORT 28FS
RECALL This recall affects up to 18 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V028000 |
| Manufacturer | KOMFORT CORPORATION |
| Vehicles Affected | 18 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN FIFTH WHEEL TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH ALUMINUM WHEELS, THE THICKNESS OF THE WHEEL MAY NOT ALLOW FOR ENOUGH THREAD ENGAGEMENT OF THE LUG NUTS.
Safety Consequence
LACK OF THREAD ENGAGEMENT COULD ALLOW THE WHEEL TO SEPARATE FROM THE TRAILER AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 4, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT KOMFORT AT 800-554-2711.