Recall 06V-393: 2005 Gator Made 16' Trailer, 2005 Gator Made 6X10 Trailer and 8 more

STIGERS TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC. recall for wheels, reported to NHTSA on Oct 13, 2006, covering about 21 vehicles.

NHTSA number

06V-393

Report date

Oct 13, 2006

Vehicles affected

Owners notified

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The problem

On certain utility trailers equipped with rfd wheels, there is a defective weld of the wheels center hub to the wheel rim.

The risk

This could result in a wheel separation increasing the risk of a crash.

The fix

Rfd is handling the owner notification and remedy for this campaign (Please see 05e031). Rfd will replace the wheels on the affected trailers. Owners may contact rfd components at 1-574-295-3939 or stigers at 1-502-875-1084.

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 http://www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

Manufacturer	STIGERS TRAILER MANUFACTURING, INC.
Component	Wheels
Recall started by	NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number	06V393000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Gator Made 16' Trailer	2005	All years
Gator Made 6X10 Trailer	2005	All years
Gator Made 6X12 Trailer	2005	All years
Gator Made CB-3	2005	All years
Gator Made Flatbed Trailer	2005	All years
Gator Made Utility Trailer	2005	All years
Stigers T-1101	2005	All years
Stigers T-1121	2005	All years
Stigers T-1141	2005	All years
Stigers T-3162	2005	All years

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-393?

On certain utility trailers equipped with rfd wheels, there is a defective weld of the wheels center hub to the wheel rim.

How is recall 06V-393 fixed?

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.