Recall 05V-436: 2005 Vintage Race Car Trailer
VINTAGE TRAILERS LTD recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Sep 26, 2005, covering about 5 vehicles.
The problem
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.
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
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.
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 | VINTAGE TRAILERS LTD |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels › Rim |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V436000 |
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-436?
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.
How is recall 05V-436 fixed?
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.
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.