Recall 05V-434: 2005 Doolittle Trailer
DOOLITTLE TRAILER MFG. CO., INC. recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Sep 26, 2005, covering about 2 vehicles.
The problem
On certain trailers equipped with tredit wheels. The rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
The risk
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.
The fix
Doolittle is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The manufacturer has not provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact doolittle at 1-573-896-5155.
Notes
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.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | DOOLITTLE TRAILER MFG. CO., INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Rim |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V434000 |
Vehicles in this recall
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-434?
On certain trailers equipped with tredit wheels. The rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.
How is recall 05V-434 fixed?
Doolittle is working with tredit tire to notify owners and have the wheels replaced. The manufacturer has not provided an owner notification schedule. Owners may contact doolittle at 1-573-896-5155.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.