Doolittle Trailer Mfg. Co., Inc. | NHTSA Recall #05V434000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 05V434000 by Doolittle Trailer Mfg. Co., Inc.. Includes 2 affected units, RIM/TREDIT, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain trailers equipped with tredit wheels. The rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 05V434000

Manufacturer: Doolittle Trailer Mfg. Co., Inc.

Report Received Date: 2005-09-26T00:00:00

Subject: Rim/tredit

Component: Wheels

Potentially Affected Units: 2

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain trailers equipped with tredit wheels. The rims may have poor weld quality and insufficient press fit between the wheel rim and disc.

Consequence Summary: 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.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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NHTSA ID: 05V434000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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