Recall 05V437000 — WHEELS:RIM Defect in 2005-2005 NORTHWOOD FOX
RECALL This recall affects up to 53 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V437000 |
| Manufacturer | NORTHWOOD MFG OF VA |
| Vehicles Affected | 53 |
| Component | WHEELS:RIM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN TRAVEL 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
NORTHWOOD IS WORKING WITH TREDIT TIRE TO NOTIFY OWNERS AND HAVE THE WHEELS REPLACED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 5, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT NORTHWOOD AT 1-540-542-6140.