Recall 05V436000 — WHEELS:RIM Defect in 2005-2005 VINTAGE RACE CAR TRAILER
RECALL This recall affects up to 5 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V436000 |
| Manufacturer | VINTAGE TRAILERS LTD |
| Vehicles Affected | 5 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN RACE CAR TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH TREDIT WHEELS. THE RIMS MAY HAVE POOR WELD QUALITY AND INSUFFICIENT PRESS FIT BETWEEN THE WHEEL RIM AND DISC.
Safety Consequence
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.
Remedy
VINTAGE IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT VINTAGE CUSTOM TRAILERS AT 1-800-233-5455.
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