Recall 06V-102: 2005 Polar Tank Trailer
POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Apr 3, 2006, covering about 9 vehicles.
The problem
On certain trailers equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels may not have been properly pre-stressed and may experience premature cracking on the disc face that could result in failure.
The risk
Should the wheel fail while the vehicle is in use, a vehicle crash could occur, possibly resulting in injury or death.
The fix
Accuride is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2007. Owners may contact accuride at 1-800-869-2275 or polar at 1-800-826-6589.
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 | POLAR TANK TRAILER, LLC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Wheels |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 06V102000 |
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 06V-102?
On certain trailers equipped with accuride aluminum wheels, the wheels may not have been properly pre-stressed and may experience premature cracking on the disc face that could result in failure.
How is recall 06V-102 fixed?
Accuride is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign and replace the wheels free of charge. The recall began on april 25, 2007. Owners may contact accuride at 1-800-869-2275 or polar at 1-800-826-6589.
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.