WESTERN RV / ALPENLITE / 2006
Manufacturer : WESTERN RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, INC.
Western RV Recall Number: CSAR 1058.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V435000
Mfg's Report Date : SEP 20, 2006
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 44
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.
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: Western RV is working with Tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The recall is expected to begin during October 2005. Owners should contact western RV at 1-866-567-4133.
Notes: Customers can 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 www.safecar.gov.
